Lincoln Square Lanes Sports Bar & Grill
Last inspected: May 19, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2013, Lincoln Square Lanes Sports Bar & Grill has three inspections in the public record. On May 19, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Lincoln Square Lanes Sports Bar & Grill since May 19, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Lincoln Square Lanes Sports Bar & Grill's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 19, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES USED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR BEHIND BOWLING PIN STORAGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN CUSTOMER AREA FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE. WALL, CEILING AND BASEBOARD IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESEAL AND INSTALL COVING THATS MISSING AT BASEBAORD
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER OFF FLOOR.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, OR SERVICE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT 67.6 F THAT HAD BEEN COOKED YESTERDAY AT 6:00 PM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED, VALUE $120.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL AND INTERIOR PANEL OF FILTER UNIT WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THATS ON PARTS AND PARTS THAT COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE AND ICE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO SHUT DOWN MACHINE,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) "HELD FOR INSPECTION' PLACED ON ICE MACHINE.
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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: EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 30 PLUS LIVE GNATS THROUGH-OUT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES AND REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES USED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR BEHIND BOWLING PIN STORAGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN CUSTOMER AREA FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE. WALL, CEILING AND BASEBOARD IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESEAL AND INSTALL COVING THATS MISSING AT BASEBAORD
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER OFF FLOOR.
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Jul 8, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICER, LARGE MIXER, EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES, RE GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND CLOSETS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING COVING/BASEBOARDS AT BOTTOM AREA OF WALLS AT THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER'S FOR ICE MACHINES IN THE KITCHEN AND AT BAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER'S, MUST BE VISIBLE FOR INSPECTION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE BOTH CLOSETS AND BEHIND BOLLING LANES; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lincoln Square Lanes Sports Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lincoln Square Lanes Sports Bar & Grill on file is from May 19, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lincoln Square Lanes Sports Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lincoln Square Lanes Sports Bar & Grill.
Has Lincoln Square Lanes Sports Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lincoln Square Lanes Sports Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lincoln Square Lanes Sports Bar & Grill 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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