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Lion's Den Eatery

4203 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
American
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2015
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Lion's Den Eatery has three inspections on file, the first dated 2014. Lion's Den Eatery was last inspected on Sep 24, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Lion's Den Eatery since Sep 24, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Lion's Den Eatery's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, IN A REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TORN GASKETS ON THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH A SPILL INSIDE. 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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER NEXT TO AND UNDER BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Oct 24, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, COOLERS, SINKS, SHELVES, ETC) NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. GAPS ALONG WALL BASE AND COVING MISSING AROUND UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO SEAL GAPS AND PROVIDE WALLBASE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. MISSING ATTACHED DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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86
Oct 21, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: PIPE MISSING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, COOLERS, SINKS, SHELVES, ETC) NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR WITH PEELING PAINT, UNEVEN SERVICE. INSTD TO REPAIR/SEAL SAME SO AS FLOOR TO SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. GAPS ALONG WALL BASE AND COVING MISSING AROUND UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO SEAL GAPS AND PROVIDE WALLBASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lion's Den Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lion's Den Eatery on file is from Sep 24, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lion's Den Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lion's Den Eatery.

Has Lion's Den Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lion's Den Eatery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lion's Den Eatery 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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