Lotus Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
82
Score
Lotus Restaurant, located at 814-816 E 79th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on July 9, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 82 and noted four minor violations. Across 22 scored inspections, Lotus Restaurant has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 27, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
May 24, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 11, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
52
Dec 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Dec 9, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
50
Dec 12, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Feb 16, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 21, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 14, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 26, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 21, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 26, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 7, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 21, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Oct 7, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Jul 9, 2025 Inspection
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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