Lake & Union Rest & Lounge
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2012
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Score
Lake & Union Rest & Lounge appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 14, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Lake & Union Rest & Lounge since Jun 14, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Lake & Union Rest & Lounge's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 14, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNDER GRILL AT MAIN COOKING LINE.MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF UTILITY SINK ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR FLOOR, AS WELL AS BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER BAR 3COMP SINK.MUST DRY WET FLOOR UNDER MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDSINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED SHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE AT 1DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDSINK AND THE LEAKY URINAL.
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Apr 26, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. REPEAT VIOLATION FOR NO CERTIFIED MANAGER. NO PROOF OF ANY CERTIFIED MANAGER AT THE ABOVE ESTABLISHMENT WHILE EGGS AND SOUPS ARE BEING PREPARED. THE ABOVE BUSINESS WAS VIOLATED FOR HAVING NO CERTIFIED MANAGER DURING THE LAST INSPECTION PER REPORT # 343287 DATED 08/16/10. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. MR. HARRY D KOULIOUFAS WAS FAXED AN ENROLLMENT RECIEPT FROM FOODSERVICE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS DATED TODAY'S DATE (APRIL 26, 2011)
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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. THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS AND PLASTIC SPEED RAIL INSERTS AND THE HOT LINE SHELVING ARE DIRTY: WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DIRTY EQUIPMENT.
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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. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE BROKEN HOT LINE PREP COOLER, AN UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER IS BEING USED JUST BEHIND BROKEN UNIT. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE CORRODED WALK-IN COOLER CEILING.
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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 BASEMENT AND BAR FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE SEATING AND SHELVES, 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 WALL BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE IS VERY DIRTY, CLEAN AND PAINT THE WALL.
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Aug 16, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CURRENT CITY CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT THEREOF,WHILE HANDLING/SERVING P.H.F.
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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 DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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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 AROUND/BEHIND SHELVINGS & PREP-TABLES, ALSO ALONG WALLBASES AT DISHROOM MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT.
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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. WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED & FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE & DISHROOM 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 FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM.
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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. ANY OLD/USED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OR CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE MINIMIZED & STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lake & Union Rest & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lake & Union Rest & Lounge on file is from Jun 14, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lake & Union Rest & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lake & Union Rest & Lounge.
Has Lake & Union Rest & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lake & Union Rest & Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lake & Union Rest & Lounge 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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