Lucky Grill

4454 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Lucky Grill has 27 inspections in the public record. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Lucky Grill is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI TOP COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NON TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLER. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREAS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 4, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SMALL ONE DOOR FREEZER IN FRONT SERVING AREA WITH ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE LOCATED AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COMPARTMENT LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH HOODS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH ASTERICK NOT IDENTIFYING AND DISCLOSING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT STATING THAT SAID ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COMPARTMENT LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE LOCATED AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND WHITE DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVING AREA BEHIND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS COLOGNE AND BATHROOM CLEANER, DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT AREA FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDING FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHRROM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH HOODS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN SMALL TWO DOOR FREEZER LOCATED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOZZLE OF MILK MACHINE WITH GRAY SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NOZZLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL ONE DOOR FREEZER IN FRONT SERVING AREA WITH ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDING FOR LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE/TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 13, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM. (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP 3 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN WALK-IN-COOLERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING WITH FOOD SPILLED DEBRIS AND REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.
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Apr 23, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Mar 26, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED HAS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF LID AND GREASE ON GROUND FLOOR SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED GREASE CONTAINER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY ASSIGNED EMPLOYEE TO DETAIL CLEAN MENTIONED AREA AT THIS TIME.(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL NEXT TO MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE UTENSILS AT REAR STORAGE SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN (HANDLES-UP).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER AND 1 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SHOWED MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HAS GREEN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING PANELS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AND LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST AND DIRT ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE FRONT GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ICE MACHINE WITH DUST, CLUTTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Aug 1, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). TECHNICIAN ON SITE. FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED ? COS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING PANELS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AND LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST AND DIRT ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE FRONT GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ICE MACHINE WITH DUST, CLUTTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE AND ACCURATE IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND BLACK STAINS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE. SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HAS GREEN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE AND JUICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS, ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.
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Nov 21, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS (SOUPS,POTATOES,PASTAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK IN TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,BOWLS STORED AT REAR STORAGE RACK NEAR WALK-IN-FREEZER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP ON THE EXHAUST KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ALSO,THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT LEFT PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR SECTION OF CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS/WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Oct 31, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NO CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1981212 ISSUED ON 01-11-2017 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - NOTED MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH UNSEALED METAL SHEET AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TOP WITH DRIED FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR AREA, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #34 - NOTED FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR COVERED WITH PLYWOOD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND REPAIR. #38 - MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY MIDDLE DRAINPIPE AT SAID SINK. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.---------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH UNSEALED METAL SHEET AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TOP WITH DRIED FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR AREA, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR COVERED WITH PLYWOOD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY MIDDLE DRAINPIPE AT SAID SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 18, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn gasket on the right door of the front 4 door cooler. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirty gaskets at the front 4 door cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the shelf below the steam table to have dirt and grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor near the dish area/grease trap to be in poor repair (missing tile and deteriorating concrete). Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris on the floors under and around all equipment-front cooking line, ice machine, cabinets, freezers etc. Instructed facility to detail clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall of the mop sink, near the floor, to have a hole in it. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment faucet to have a leak at the neck. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the women's restroom handwashing sink to have a damaged (still operational) cold water knob. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jun 16, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn gasket on the right door of the front 4 door cooler. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed pooled water on the bottom of the elevated display cooler at the front counter. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water does not pool and bottom remains dry.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirty gaskets at the front 4 door cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the shelf below the steam table to have dirt and grease accumulation. Instructed facility 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 the floor near the dish area/grease trap to be in poor repair (missing tile and deteriorating concrete). Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris on the floors under and around all equipment-front cooking line, ice machine, cabinets, freezers etc. Instructed facility to detail clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall of the mop sink, near the floor, to have a hole in it. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment faucet to have a leak at the neck. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn gasket on the right door of the front 4 door cooler. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed pooled water on the bottom of the elevated display cooler at the front counter. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water does not pool and bottom remains dry.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirty gaskets at the front 4 door cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the shelf below the steam table to have dirt and grease accumulation. Instructed facility 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 the floor near the dish area/grease trap to be in poor repair (missing tile and deteriorating concrete). Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris on the floors under and around all equipment-front cooking line, ice machine, cabinets, freezers etc. Instructed facility to detail clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall of the mop sink, near the floor, to have a hole in it. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment faucet to have a leak at the neck. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jan 22, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT/ REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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90
Jan 15, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WE OBSERVED LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK WATER FLOWS INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,DIVIDER OF THE SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO WELD SMOOTHLY THE COMPARTMENT. NO PLUMBER'S PUTTY OR ANY OTHER TOXIC MATERIALS ARE NO TO BE USED INSIDE THE SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARDS WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINED USED FOR SHELVE LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STRINGS THAT HOLDS LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE HOT FOOD FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN SERVING AREA HAS A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND SPIDER WEB,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH GRIME BUILD UP,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: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SOUTH-WEST CORNER ALSO AT SAME AREA MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS.INSTRUCTED TO 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: GRIMES ON WALL UNDER AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT/ REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE GOING IN AND OUT THE PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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64
Feb 21, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Feb 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT ACCUMULATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
16
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS, FRONT PREP AREA SIDES OF REACH IN COOLER/COOKING EQIUPMENT EXTERIOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MENS WASHROOM CEILING VENTILATION COVER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WIATRESS STATION EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MISSING). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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74
Jul 11, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OLD WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALLS WITH FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND DISHMACHINE.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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74
Mar 30, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under heavy equipment,shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tile above coffee station area shall be replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shield in rear kitchen area, storage area shall be replaced.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vent(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.
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70
Sep 27, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, front counter shelving, and reach in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning, floors in front counter areas, and rear dining areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining area by entrance door shall be replaced, ceiling tiles in rear kitchen, and dining areas need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in front counter area by pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning, light shields in kitche prep area need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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78
Jan 5, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated, labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers.must date and label all food items in coolers. Foods in reach in freezer were not dated, labeled, must date and label all food items in freezers at all times.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair. Ice machine lid/cover in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving, storage shelvin/racks in kitchen prep areas, and storage room not clean need detailed cleaning. Sides of dishmachine not clean need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment cooking, not clean need dtailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning. Floors in office storage areas need cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, and dining areas not clean need cleaning. Walls behind dishmachine areas, rear storage areas not clean need cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields that were damaged/broken in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, light shields in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in dining areas not clean need cleaning.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Feb 18, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucky Grill on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucky Grill?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Lucky Grill.

Has Lucky Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lucky Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucky Grill 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 Lucky Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.