Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 23, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese was last inspected on Nov 23, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese is from Nov 23, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 23, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.
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Aug 20, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,LEG OF DUMP SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR GARBAGE CANS UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT,OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOORING AT GREETING BOOTH.MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESS PANEL IN BASEMENT AT HAND SINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER REAR BAR .
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Mar 14, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED (3)PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS AND TAPE IN BASEMENT.MANAGER STATES THEY COOL FOODS DOWN AND PORTION FOODS IN THIS AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO,INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR BAR AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. IN ORDER TO CLEAN SINK PROPERLY AFTER USAGE.OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Mar 1, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BOXES,UNDER CHAIR STORAGE,UNDER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ITEMS(NOROVIRUS) FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (3)PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS AND TAPE IN BASEMENT.MANAGER STATES THEY COOL FOODS DOWN AND PORTION FOODS IN THIS AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO,INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR BAR AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL FRONT AND REAR ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS AND ADJACENT DOOR TO OTHER BUSINESS BASEMENT.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. IN ORDER TO CLEAN SINK PROPERLY AFTER USAGE.OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON REAR OF DISH MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12(F) OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH THE SEWAGE LINES.
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Oct 30, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SCREEN IN REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN UPPER WALL ABOVE THE PREP COOKING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIOMENT IN KTCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Sep 11, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON BAR COOLER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT OF PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON BAR COOLER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND BASEMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 11, 2013
License
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST BE ON AND PROPERLY MAINTAINING TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS AT ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ENTRY WAYS TO FOOD PREP AREA,BAR AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR SWINGING DOORS.
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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: MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING TRASH.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION, XEROX COPY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP BAR SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BASINS OF SINKS,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD ETC.THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND BASEMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON FLOORS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGEMENT AND INSTALL 4" INCH COVING IN THE AREAS MISSING WHERE NOTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON EXPOSED BRICK AT DINING AREAS AND EXPOSED BRICK ON WALL/CEILING BEHIND BAR SERVICE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO,MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/DEBRIS FROM CEILING IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK,ICE MACHINE. THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR THE EAST SIDE TOILET ROOM.ALSO,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP BAR SINK AND SPRAYER AT 3 COMP KITCHEN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese on file is from Nov 23, 2021. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese.
Has Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lost Lake & Thank You Chinese 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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