Lost Larson
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2018, Lost Larson has 22 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 16 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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95
Dec 3, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE GARAGE STORAGE, ON THE FLOOR BY THE ENTRANCE OF THE GARAGE, AND BEHIND STORED ITEMS ON SHELVES AND BEHIND DOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE GARAGE TO NOT BE PEST PROOF WITH A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ALONG THE ENTIRE BOTTOM SECTION OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO ADEQUATELY PEST PROOF ALL EXTERIOR ENTRANCES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ENTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO BE COVERED IN AN EXTREMELY TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TORN PIECES AND THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AREA ON THE ICE MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO MANAGERS PRESENT ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE.
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78
Aug 18, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Aug 10, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITH EVIDENCE OF SPOILAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LBS OF HAM VALUED AT $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHOPPED KALE AND HAM ) EXCEEDING THE DATE OF DISPOSAL. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARD 30LBS VALUED AT $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SITE LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THAT SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED CAN BE HELD ON THE PREMISES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, WITH THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA, UNDERNEATH THE UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR WEARWASHING AREA, AND UNDERNEATH OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE MILLROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. ---ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS DRAINS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Jun 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE. SANITIZER NOT USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND BASMENT PREP AREAS. --- ALSO OBSERVED BLACK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE IN CORNERS OF ALL THREE BASINS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLORRS AND BASIN COMPARMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER, LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT ON WALL BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER, LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON WALL BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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86
Aug 17, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP INSIDE CABINET UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER- CUT CUCUMBERS AT 50.3 F AND DINGLEBERRY SPREAD AT 50.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS ARE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 5 LBS, VALUED AT $45.00.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: SANDWICH REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F, FOUND CUT CUCUMBERS AND DINGLEBERRY SPREAD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW IF USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP INSIDE CABINET UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 15, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. LARGE FRONT WINDOW WIDE OPENED TO SERVE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WINDOW CLOSED. FIND OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO SERVE CUSTOMERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVING AREA. ALSO PEELING PAINT ON CEILING WALL AT EAST AREA OF STORAGE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR ISSUE.
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Sep 2, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED HOUSE LIES(OVER 10) AND SMALL FILES(OVER 30) THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND SERVING AREA. HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON SHELVES WITH UNCOVERED FOODS AND ON TOP CLEAN HANGED UTENSILS IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. LARGE FRONT WINDOW WIDE OPENED TO SERVE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WINDOW CLOSED. FIND OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO SERVE CUSTOMERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVING AREA. ALSO PEELING PAINT ON CEILING WALL AT EAST AREA OF STORAGE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR ISSUE.
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Jun 10, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN SELLING AREA ABOVE RE-PACKING AREA.BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT,REPAIR ISSUE WITH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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May 28, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY POTS/CONTAINERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING REMOVED CLEAN UTENSILS FROM A LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES ON SHELF. MUST WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES.MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING IS NEEDED ON SITE(30 EMPLOYEES,ONE CERTIFICATE PROVIDED). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM8-28-2020,REPORT #2386587 4-201.11 NOTED RUBBER GASKET OF SERVICE COOLER DOOR TAPED WITH DUCKED TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN SELLING AREA ABOVE RE-PACKING AREA.BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT,REPAIR ISSUE WITH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Aug 28, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUBBER GASKET OF SERVICE COOLER DOOR TAPED WITH DUCKED TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Aug 19, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HOME MADE SANDWICH DRESSING WITH RAW EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, SHELVING,FOOD CONTAINERS ETC AT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUBBER GASKET OF SERVICE COOLER DOOR TAPED WITH DUCKED TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH OVENS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON PIPING AND VENTS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND WHERE EVER NEED. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Apr 18, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 11, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * ?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS INCLUDING PREPACKAGED GRANOLA AND PREPACKAGED BUTTER NEED ALLERGEN LABELING. LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS WITH ALLERGENT LABELING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAy.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18 NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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May 23, 2018
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED ENTRY INTO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE BATHROOMS WITH NO DOOR OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR BETWEEN THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOO SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TEST STRIP KITS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING FOR THE SANITIZING BUCKETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS AT THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK UNEVEN AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON HALLWAY BEHIND WALL AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lost Larson last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lost Larson on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lost Larson?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Lost Larson.
Has Lost Larson's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lost Larson have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lost Larson 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 Lost Larson inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lost Larson is inspected around three times per year on average.
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