Lovely Kitchen and Cafe

1130 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 12, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Lovely Kitchen and Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Lovely Kitchen and Cafe was last inspected on Jun 12, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lovely Kitchen and Cafe dates to Jun 12, 2017.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lovely Kitchen and Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 12, 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: OBSERVED THE WALL VENT COVERS DUSTY IN THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 9, 2016

License

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. -MUST REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. -MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP. MAINTAIN ALL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION ON THE BASEMENT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WEEDS FROM THE REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lovely Kitchen and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lovely Kitchen and Cafe on file is from Jun 12, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Lovely Kitchen and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lovely Kitchen and Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lovely Kitchen and Cafe 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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