Larry's

1020 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

American

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2021

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 3, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Larry's dates to Sep 3, 2021.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Looking across the full record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Larry's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2021

Reinspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALL BY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAKERY/DISH ROOM AREA

Jul 23, 2021

License

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT TEMP OF 71.5F, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS 71.5F TO 74.3F, WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS AT TEMP OF 71.2 TO 71.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED BROKEN(HOLES) AT THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE FOR GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALL BY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT RIGHT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAKERY/DISH ROOM AREA

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Larry's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Larry's on file is from Sep 3, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Larry's?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Larry's.

Has Larry's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Larry's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Larry's 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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