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Lithuanian Center

5620 S Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Other
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2012
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Lithuanian Center has three inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Lithuanian Center was last inspected on Oct 25, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lithuanian Center dates to Oct 25, 2012.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Lithuanian Center's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 25, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER.CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD.
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95
May 6, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN MEN WASHROOM.
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95
Apr 15, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (NOT CLOSING PROPERLY) AND NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BOOSTER HEATER AND PROVIDE FINAL RINSE OF 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: HAND SINK INOPERABLE AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE TOILETS AND UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE ON 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lithuanian Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lithuanian Center on file is from Oct 25, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lithuanian Center?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lithuanian Center.

Has Lithuanian Center's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lithuanian Center have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lithuanian Center 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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