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Lucha Cafe

2637 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2021
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Lucha Cafe stretching back to 2020. On Jan 20, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lucha Cafe dates to Jan 20, 2021.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lucha Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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
Jan 20, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICE. (MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Nov 18, 2020
License
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER POURING OUT OF PIPES UNDER RIGHT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TO FLOOR OF PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY CONVEY WASTE WATER INTO GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REGRIGERATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 64.5F IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT; AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65.7F INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HAND SINK OR WASH BOWL SINK IN RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT EACH HAND SINK/WASH BOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK OR WASH BOWL SINK IN RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT EACH HAND SINK/WASH BOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METHOD TO SANITIZE UTENSILS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A CHEMICAL SANITIZER, AND CORRESPONDING CHEMICAL TEST KIT (PAPER STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICE. (MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION (CONTRACT, SERVICE INVOICE, IDPH BUSINESS LICENSE, ETC.) FROM A LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. PRIROTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL OF STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. MUST REPAIR ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucha Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucha Cafe on file is from Jan 20, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucha Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lucha Cafe.

Has Lucha Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lucha Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucha 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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