Lao You Ju Chinese Bar and Restaurant — Lao You Jiu Chinese Bar and Restaurant

2002 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2013

78

Score

Low Risk

Lao You Ju Chinese Bar and Restaurant — Lao You Jiu Chinese Bar and Restaurant appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. On Mar 18, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 18, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food in original container, properly labeled”, showing up four times.

Lao You Ju Chinese Bar and Restaurant — Lao You Jiu Chinese Bar and Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2013

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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Mar 8, 2013

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING (0 PPM CHLORINE.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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Nov 20, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(APRONS, GLOVES,ETC.)

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Feb 9, 2011

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AND REMOVE FROM SHOPPING BAGS. PROVIDES SHELVES AND OR RACKS TO STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT BAR AND DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE PLASTIC LINING FROM DRY FOOD SHELVES AT REAR KITCHEN. REMOVE LARGE POT THAT IS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE/GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT BAR, AND SODA SYRUP UNIT AT BAR.

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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AND BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE TWO LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD.

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE SENSOR AT ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL.

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Oct 12, 2010

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lao You Ju Chinese Bar and Restaurant — Lao You Jiu Chinese Bar and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lao You Ju Chinese Bar and Restaurant — Lao You Jiu Chinese Bar and Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lao You Ju Chinese Bar and Restaurant — Lao You Jiu Chinese Bar and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lao You Ju Chinese Bar and Restaurant — Lao You Jiu Chinese Bar and Restaurant.

Has Lao You Ju Chinese Bar and Restaurant — Lao You Jiu Chinese Bar and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lao You Ju Chinese Bar and Restaurant — Lao You Jiu Chinese Bar and Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lao You Ju Chinese Bar and Restaurant — Lao You Jiu Chinese Bar and 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.

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