Lahore Food & Grill
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Lahore Food & Grill, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 21, 2016. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Lahore Food & Grill is from Sep 21, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Sep 21, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS, THEY ARE PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; DINING AREA, WOMENS & MENS TOILET ROOM.ALSO, CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN NEED OF PAINT IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND MENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, FILTERS AND HOOD IN KITCHEN ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE PREP KITCHEN AND LIGHT MISSING ABOVE THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SINK ON EAST WALL.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF COOKING HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED BURNT FOOD DEBRI.
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Sep 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND/AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2). MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Dec 19, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABEL ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE ALL THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZER ,WITH MINIMAL ICE ACCUMULATED. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA; BOTTOM OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 ,2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA; INTERIOR OF THE 2 CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA; THE KNIFE RACK; THE SOAP DISPENSER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED BROKEN TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD IN THE FOLLOWING, WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED: INSIDE THE 2 ,2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN; 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA; MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS,BOXES IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM, TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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May 12, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.
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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: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.26.10 REPORT #233330.
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Apr 26, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA WHICH IS NOT DRAINING.
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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. SEAL OVER 1/4" GAPS UNDER FRONT DOOR.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. REPAIR GAPS IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA INCLUDING CONNECTED PIPES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.
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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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LEFT CORNER OF PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME. SEAL 2 HOLES LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS AND FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE UNDAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE GRIME.
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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. REMOVE ALL PAPER DEBRIS FROM REAR DECK AND AROUND DUMPSTERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lahore Food & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lahore Food & Grill on file is from Sep 21, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lahore Food & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lahore Food & Grill.
Has Lahore Food & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lahore Food & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lahore Food & Grill 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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