Last Pit Stop Food

1964 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Nov 23, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Last Pit Stop Food appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 23, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Last Pit Stop Food since Nov 23, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Nov 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CONDERNSER OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER REGULARLY TO PREVENT ICE AND FROST ACCUMULATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE MAIN FOOD LINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A HAND SINK IN THE REAR NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED WITH NO RUNNING WATER; THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR IS ALSO UNPLUGGED AND THE FACILITY IS NO LONGER USING THE AREA FOR FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IF THE FACILITY IS NO LONGER USING PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ONSITE AT AL TIMES.
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Mar 31, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE FRYER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE GENERAL SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF DISPLAY COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE. NO HANDLE PROVIDED AT LID OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER FRONT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,BOTTOM PART INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN BASEBOARD / COVING IN FRONT OF SIDE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING ON CEILING IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 2, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.A BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE AND INTO ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF DISPLAY COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE. NO HANDLE PROVIDED AT LID OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER FRONT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,BOTTOM PART INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN BASEBOARD / COVING IN FRONT OF SIDE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING ON CEILING IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Last Pit Stop Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Last Pit Stop Food on file is from Nov 23, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Last Pit Stop Food?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Last Pit Stop Food.

Has Last Pit Stop Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Last Pit Stop Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Last Pit Stop Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.