Lokal Contemporary European
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Lokal Contemporary European 12 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2017. 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 Lokal Contemporary European since Oct 30, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lokal Contemporary European is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE WALLS IN THE DISHROOM ALONG THE SEAMS AND CORNERS. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE DISHROOM.
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Nov 1, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR PITTED,UNEVEN AND BROKE NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-6-15,REPORT#1454220 #33- MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. #35- WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR PITTED,UNEVEN AND BROKE NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AND DUCT TAPE ON CEILING IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,ALSO ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,NEED TO PROVIDED WORKING STOPPERS FOR BOTH SAID SINKS.
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Oct 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HANDSINK FAUCET AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED OUTLET COVERS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER OVERFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING IN COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DRAINLINES AND REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED OUTLET COVERS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 15, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES UNDER CITY PRESSURE.MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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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: OBSERVED REAR DOOR BOTTOM CORNER NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED 6- LIVE INSECTS/FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT BAR.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.PROVIDE MAP BAIT LOCATIONS ON PREMISES TO LOG BOOK.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN AND INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,STOVE,COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT BAR COOLER,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND COOLER IN DISHROOM,BAR ,ETC..MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PREP AREA.ALSO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN HALLWAY AREA.MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND NEEDS MORE LIGHTING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING VENTILATION COVERS ON FANS.MUST INSTALL.
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Feb 2, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED,MAINTAINED TO IDENTTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR,COOKING STOVE/OVENS/COOLERS AT KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BENEATH COOLERS AT KITCHEN,AT BAR AREA ALSO FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR,MAINTAIN WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR,AT PIPE BENEATH THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2COMP SINK.
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Jan 25, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 13, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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.ABATED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ABATED.
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Jul 6, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 7#'S OF FRESH SHELLFISH(MUSSELS)INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG IN PLACE AS REQUIRED.PRODUCT DISCARDED/DENATURED-TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$20.00.
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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: 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN CLUTTERED DISHROOM AREAS,COFFEE STATION AREA-MUST REMOVE SAID FRUIT FLIES,CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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* 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.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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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.SECTION OF WALL BEHIND FRONT BAR NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lokal Contemporary European last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lokal Contemporary European on file is from Oct 30, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lokal Contemporary European?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lokal Contemporary European.
Has Lokal Contemporary European's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lokal Contemporary European have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lokal Contemporary European 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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