La Luce
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2016
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Score
La Luce has been inspected 13 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 3, 2016. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. La Luce's record stops at Jun 3, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Luce trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jun 3, 2016
Complaint
8 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: 2 LARGE ROACHES AND 1 SMALL NOTED CRAWLING ON BASEMENT FLOOR. 1 LARGE LIVE ROACH NOTED IN BAR AREA. NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUEBOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLAY SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. ALUMINUM FOIL ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND CLEAN SURFACES. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, AND 2ND FLOOR BAR SINKS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD 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 UNDER 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE AND BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN AND WET SURFACES (WASHER AND BEVERAGE LINES). INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTERS, ATTACHED PIPING AND ELECTRICAL NEXT TO COOKING HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-BURNER CONNECTED STOVE IN BASEMENT WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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Mar 25, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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Mar 17, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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: 2 LIVE ROACHES AND ROACH FECES NOTED UNDERNEATH WOOD BUTCHER BLOCK IN BASEMENT. 1 LIVE ROACH NOTED UNDER REFRIGERATION MOTOR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE OLD BUTCHER BLOCK FROM PREMISES. INSTD TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN, BEYOND REPAIR, PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF OVENS, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE, 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS OUT IN BASMENT. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS MISSING. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STOED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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Jul 15, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, COFFEE MAKER, KNIFE RACK,DISHMACHINE, ALL SINKS, ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS, DISHWASHING RACKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT ALL LEVELS OF ESTABLISHMENT(GREASE, DIRT, FOOD BUILD-UP, DEAD ROACHES).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASESB OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES SEEN THROUGHOUT, ALONG WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP RUNNING DOWN THE WALL IN REAR ENCLOSED OUTSIDE AREA OF BASEMENT, AND REMOVE GREASE-FILLED BUCKET FROM THE SAME AREA. CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN SCREEN. MUST CLEAN ALL GREASE, FOOD, AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 24, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: HAND SINK INSTALLED BEHIND FIRST FLOOR BAR, NEW ICE BIN WITH EXTERIOR COOLING UNIT WITH LIDS INSTALLED, NEW LIGT SHIELDS INSTALLED IN FRIST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, COFFEE MAKER, KNIFE RACK,DISHMACHINE, ALL SINKS, ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS, DISHWASHING RACKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT ALL LEVELS OF ESTABLISHMENT(GREASE, DIRT, FOOD BUILD-UP, DEAD ROACHES).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASESB OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES SEEN THROUGHOUT, ALONG WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP RUNNING DOWN THE WALL IN REAR ENCLOSED OUTSIDE AREA OF BASEMENT, AND REMOVE GREASE-FILLED BUCKET FROM THE SAME AREA. CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN SCREEN. MUST CLEAN ALL GREASE, FOOD, AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 19, 2015
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: 3/4LB OF MUSSELS AND 3/4LB CLAMS BOTH FOUND IN REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA(IST FLR) WITHOUT TAGS OR PROPERLY LABELED. ALL SHELLFISH MUST BE PROPERLY TAGGED. CRITICLAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B-2)11/2 LB VALUED AT $25 DISCARDED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CHICKEN-51.1F AND VEAL-47.0F-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED/MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION-7-38-005(A). 10lb VALUED AT $50 DISCARDED.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED ON REPORT# 1547071 DATED 6-12-15 NOT CORRECTED: -38- HAND SINKS ON PREMISES BUT NOT INSTALLED BEHIND THE BARS. -32- ICE BIN COVERS NOT PROVIDED. LIGHT SHILDS CLEANED, NEED REPLACING. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION-CRITICAL 7-42-090.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SODA COOLING LINES FROM INSIDE ICE BIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, COFFEE MAKER, KNIFE RACK,DISHMACHINE, ALL SINKS, ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS, DISHWASHING RACKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT ALL LEVELS OF ESTABLISHMENT(GREASE, DIRT, FOOD BUILD-UP, DEAD ROACHES).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASESB OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES SEEN THROUGHOUT, ALONG WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP RUNNING DOWN THE WALL IN REAR ENCLOSED OUTSIDE AREA OF BASEMENT, AND REMOVE GREASE-FILLED BUCKET FROM THE SAME AREA. CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN SCREEN. MUST CLEAN ALL GREASE, FOOD, AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA
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Jun 12, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LARGE HOLES OBSERVED AND SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR CEILING.
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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: EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON PREMISES. 10 BABY ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING OUT OF THE GASKETS ON THE DOORS TO BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS AND 2 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. 2 LARGE ROACHES FOUND CRAWLING ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON COUNTER BEHIND COFFEE MAKER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND 4 CRAWLING ON ROLLING CART UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FROM INSIDE KNIFE RACK ATTACHED TO WALL IN SAME AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN CABINETS BEHIND BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS(MUST PROPERLY SEAL ALL SECTIONS(SHEET METAL) OF WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE HARBORAAGE AREAS FOR PESTS), AND CEILINGS. MUST ALSO KEEP ALL FLOORS AND AREAS DRY, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 4-29-14 ON REPORT# 1467265 NOT CORRECTED. -32- PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.-33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE LEDGE UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR TOP AND INTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.-36-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.-38-: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND TABLE CLOTH FROM PREP TABLE AND SHELF UNDERNEATH IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. MUST REMOVE SODA COOLING LINES FROM INSIDE ICE BIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, COFFEE MAKER, KNIFE RACK,DISHMACHINE, ALL SINKS, ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS, DISHWASHING RACKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT ALL LEVELS OF ESTABLISHMENT(GREASE, DIRT, FOOD BUILD-UP, DEAD ROACHES).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASESB OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES SEEN THROUGHOUT, ALONG WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP RUNNING DOWN THE WALL IN REAR ENCLOSED OUTSIDE AREA OF BASEMENT, AND REMOVE GREASE-FILLED BUCKET FROM THE SAME AREA. CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN SCREEN. MUST CLEAN ALL GREASE, FOOD, AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR ENCLOSED OUTSIDE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN ENTIRE AREA.
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May 9, 2014
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1467265 ON 4-29-14 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE 1ST FLOOR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SALT,SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AROUND THE SIDE AND TOP OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE LEDGE UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR TOP AND INTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT LIGHT ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND DRAIN PIPE AT COFFEE MAKER TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR ADJACENT OUTDOOR PATIO AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ENTRANCE UPON NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: DUE TO BASEMENT FLOOD. PREMISES HAD TO REMOVE HAND SINK FROM BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO INSTALL PROPER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NOTED DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE DECORATIVE WALK IN COOLER BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR,INSIDE FRYER,ON LEDGE UNDER BAR TOP,ON FLOORS UNDER BAR,ON RIGHT HAND LEDGE ALONG STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASMENT,ON FLOORS IN WINE ROOM,IN 2ND FLOOR BANQUET AREA IN CLOSET,BEHIND BAR AND THROUGHOUT HOT WATER TANK ROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE 1ST FLOOR EXIT DOOR AND KNOB MISSING FROM BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SALT,SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE LEDGE UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR TOP AND INTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT LIGHT ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH THE PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE ON SITE. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Feb 28, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALL IN BASEMENT, ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Feb 21, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALL IN BASEMENT, ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Mar 18, 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. THE DOUGH MIXER IN THE BASEMENT IS DIRTY AND NEEDS TO BE MOVED AWAY FROM THE GREASE TRAP.
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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. THE NORTH KITCHEN BASEBOARDS HAVE OPEN GAPS THAT CATCH FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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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. THE CEILING EAST AND WEST OF THE KITCHEN HOOD HAS A HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 2ND FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A BENT DRAIN IN THE EAST COMPARTMENT, REPAIR THE DRAIN SO IT IS FLUSH AND DRAINS EASILY.
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Jun 4, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. Must fix splashguard at main kitchen handsink (lopsided).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors behind ice machine/chest freezer in basement & under the bar area must be kept clean.
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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. Dusty fan guards in small coolers must be kept clean.
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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. Must fix leaky water line under 2-comp sink in basement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Luce last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Luce on file is from Jun 3, 2016. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Luce?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at La Luce.
Has La Luce's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Luce have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Luce means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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