Lowcountry
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2013, Lowcountry has 16 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 7, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Lowcountry's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON PREMISES. TEMPERATURE AT UPSTAIRS HANDWASH SINKS 74.6 F, 80.7 F, 81.5 F, BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS 81.5 F AND 77.9 F, KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT AT SINK 80 F, WASHROOM SINKS AT 82.7 F AND LOBBY HAND WASH SINKS AT 59.1 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C). MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
50
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY FROM BASEMENT STAIRWAY WITH GAPS ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARD AT COOKSLINE DELI COOLER AND UPSTAIRS BAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY DEEP CLEANING, SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN DOWNSTAIRS GUEST AND DOWNSTAIRS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGE TO CEILING OF DOWNSTAIRS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF UTENSIL WASHING AREA WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN DOWNSTAIRS STORAGE CLOSET, AND COVE UNDERNEATH STAIRWAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEM ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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67
Jan 24, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED WAS A BROKEN/LOOSE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE MEN'S TOILET STALL IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Apr 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING KIT OR ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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86
Jul 12, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS MENS BATHROOM. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 87.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: PREMISES PREPARES PICKLED EGGS. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE PREPARATION OF PICKLED EGGS UNTIL REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL IS OBTAINED. FOODS DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: DOCUMENTS FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL HAVE NOT BEEN SUBMITTED TO CDPH FOR PREPARING PICKLED EGGS. MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED UTENSIL RACK AND ICE MACHINE STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK AND ICE MACHINE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE BASEMENT BAR AREA, AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH STAIR WAY AT THE BASEMENT, MISSING TILES AT THE PREP ROOM AREA BY THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, FLOORS INSIDE THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND STANDING WATER AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL AT THE MENS BATHROOM OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA,HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AT THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE AREA AND CRACKS ON WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK, OVEN, CHEST FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE AREA AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 5, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS MENS BATHROOM. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 87.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND A MAXIMUM 7 DAY USE BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: PREMISES PREPARES PICKLED EGGS. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE PREPARATION OF PICKLED EGGS UNTIL REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL IS OBTAINED. FOODS DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: DOCUMENTS FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL HAVE NOT BEEN SUBMITTED TO CDPH FOR PREPARING PICKLED EGGS. MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED, PINK SLIMY AREAS AND BLACK DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED UTENSIL RACK AND ICE MACHINE STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK AND ICE MACHINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE BASEMENT BAR AREA, AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK, OVEN, CHEST FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE AREA AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL AT THE MENS BATHROOM OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA,HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AT THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE AREA AND CRACKS ON WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH STAIR WAY AT THE BASEMENT, MISSING TILES AT THE PREP ROOM AREA BY THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, FLOORS INSIDE THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND STANDING WATER AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE ACCUMULATING IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM POTATO SLICER BLADES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO SEE THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM DUE TO DIM LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD/BEVERAGE STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/OUT OF MOP BUCKET.
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86
Jan 19, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS AND BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED OILY DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE HOOD AND HOOD VENTS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC SHAVINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER (UNUSED SHELVING, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, EXTRA BUILDING MATERIALS) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM TO THE RIGHT OF THE FIREPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE THE REMAINDER TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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82
Oct 4, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING ON THE COOKS LINE NEXT TO THE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST REPLACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED CONSTRUCTION ITEMS STORED UNDER THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM STAIRWELL MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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78
Sep 28, 2016
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER RANGING BETWEEN 45F TO 48F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 44.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS CHICKEN AT 44.9F, 3 LBS SHRIMP AT 44.7F, 3 LBS CALAMARI AT 44.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT SINK. HOT WATER ONLY. BUCKET INSIDE THE SAME SINK BEING WASHED AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THAT SINK USED FOR COOKS LINE AND DISH WASH AREA HAND WASHING. ALSO OBSERVED BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN OFF. SAME SINK EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SINKS TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. TO PROPERLY DRAIN AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE MOVED TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST 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: MISSING CEILING ON THE COOKS LINE NEXT TO THE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILETS IN BOTH BASEMENT WASHROOMS NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 21, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: SHELLFISH TAGS FOR LIVE CLAMS ON PREMISES AND ON THE MENU NOT MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. ONE TAG FOUND ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL LIVE SHELLFISH TAGS ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(B).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND OBSERVED SINK BEING USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND RINSING OF UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING. HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE 1ST. FLOOR BAR. 15 FLIES AROUND THE 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK AREA. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR BEING USED AT THE 1ST. FLOOR COOKS LINE LEADING TO THE ALLEY, NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NO SUCH CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE: POTATOES ON THE STOVE TOP @212F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT HANG CLEAN POTS/PANS ABOVE THE KITCHEN MOP SINK FOR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE USED MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. SHELVING MUST BE 6" FROM THE FLOOR AND BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING OF THE FLOORS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE LOOSE ROCKS FROM DINING ROOM CUSTOMER HAND WASHNG SINK. UNABLE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER IN THE 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY AND EXTREMELY STICKY THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AND INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT MENS WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AND BETWEEN WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS AND STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL BARS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT IN BASEMENT FRONT BAR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE DAIRY REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESAARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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May 6, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LEADING TO BUILDING HALLWAY NEEDS TO BE COMPLETE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SEPARATION OR REMOVE MOP SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Apr 29, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP SINK, ICE MACHINE AND BAR BOTTLE DISPLAY HAD BEEN INSTALLED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCLOSE PIPES. NOTED UTILITY SINK INSTALLED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASH AREA/KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATION OR REMOVED SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSEUED. 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LEADING TO BUILDING HALLWAY NEEDS TO BE COMPLETE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lowcountry last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lowcountry on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lowcountry?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Lowcountry.
Has Lowcountry's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lowcountry have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lowcountry means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lowcountry inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lowcountry is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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