Lirica — Curio Hotel
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
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Score
Lirica — Curio Hotel appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Lirica — Curio Hotel is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. SPRAYER IS ALSO ATTACHED TO HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
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Jul 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 POUND SLICED CHERRY TOMATOES, 1/2 GALLON OF MILK, 1/4 POUND COOKED ONIONS, 1 POUND COOKED BLACK BEANS, 1 POUND COOKED LIMA BEANS, 5 POUNDS COOKED POTATOES, AND 1 POUND COOKED CORN ($75). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES AND 11 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN BAR AREA, IN KITCHEN AREA, AND IN BANQUET SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. MANAGER PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2594501 DATED MAY 13 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #38 REPAIR GAP IN REAR EXIT SIDE DOORS. OBSERVED REAR EXIT SIDE DOORS WITH LARGE GAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO FAUCET BEING BROKEN OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE FAUCET AND TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. SPRAYER IS ALSO ATTACHED TO HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPSTAIRS HOT WATER DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 153 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL HOT WATER DISH MACHINES PROVIDE A MINIMUM UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BAR AREA WITH STICKY SUBSTANCE ON GROUND. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BAR AREA WITH HEAVY DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON COOK'S SERVICE LINE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOORS WITH A GAP IN BETWEEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING TOWELS LAYING ON PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE MEN WASHROOM HAS LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN PLACE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. NOTED WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 25, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provided at Bar hand wash sink, Instructed to obtain. ( bar was in operation during inspection ). Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels were provided for the front cook line hand wash sink. Instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)combined with a previous violation
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: The front cook line hand wash sink is used as a dump sink, and large food debris is noted in the sink basin. Instructed not to use hand sink for other than hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)combined with a previous violation
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No Chlorine Test strips for low temp dishwashing machine at the bar. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Aug 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Ice maker not clean , mildew and mold like dark slime noted on ice maker interior surfaces, instructed manager to clean machine and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Ice discarded and cleaning machine started.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found about 20 live house flies in kitchen and rear storage room, instructed to eliminate insects activity and maintain. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in Employees toilet rooms, Instructed to provide.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: a food handler in kitchen with long beard, instructed to wear beard restraints.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: deli cups not air dried after washing, wet stacks of clean deli cups found in clean utensils in clean utensil rack area.
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May 17, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPERTOWELS AT FRONT COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK, REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK, AND DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER NOR THE DOWNSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS OVER FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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May 6, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA TO BE AT 48.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN 2-DOOR COOLER. RAW CHICKEN, COOKED CHICKEN SAUSAGE, EGGS, COOKED POTATOES, HONEY YOGURT, AND HEAVY CREAM FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F TO 68F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER NOR THE DOWNSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS OVER FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 20, 2020
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lirica — Curio Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lirica — Curio Hotel on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lirica — Curio Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Lirica — Curio Hotel.
Has Lirica — Curio Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lirica — Curio Hotel have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lirica — Curio Hotel means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lirica — Curio Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lirica — Curio Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.
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