Lucky Strike Lanes
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2015
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Lucky Strike Lanes appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Lucky Strike Lanes's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 23, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Lucky Strike Lanes is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. TEMPERATURE GUAGE NOT CHANGING UPON VISUAL CHECK. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA.
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Aug 5, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE, AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE CENTER AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 REAR DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO THE ELEVATOR THAT GOES DOWN TO THE DUMPSTER AREA WITH 1/4-1 INCH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPENINGS TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA DETACHED FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE, AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE CENTER AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Dec 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 9, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND AROUND THE BARS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND BARS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Dec 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE MAIN BAR AND RESTROOMS LOCATED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE PREMISES. THE MAIN BAR HAS A HANDSINK AND A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NONE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS, RESTROOM HANDSINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAD HOT WATER RUNNING TO THEM AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS DOWN TO 50F IN THESE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS IN THIS AREA AND HOT WATER NEEDED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MAIN BAR TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE THE WEST SIDE RESTROOMS AND USE THE RESTROOMS LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE PREMISES. 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND AROUND THE BARS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND BARS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Feb 14, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND COOK'S LINE AND AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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Feb 5, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46.2F, GOAT CHEESE AT 43.1-48.3F, SALSA AT 46.2F, GUACAMOLE AT 45.3F, MILK AT 44.4-45.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.4F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 43.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER OBSERVED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT THE PREP AREA AND NORTH BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FINAL RINSE SANITIZER MUST BE AT 100PPM CHLORINE FOR BOTH MACHINES. AN AUTO CHLOR TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED BY MANAGEMENT AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. BOTH THE BAR AND PREP LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WERE SANITIZED AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE SOUTH BAR. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE TOASTER AND INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, PIZZA OVEN), FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND COOK'S LINE AND AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CEILING TILES AT COOK'S LINE. REPAIR BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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Nov 10, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VERY POOR FLOOR GROUTING AROUND THE SOUTH BAR AREA MUST BE ADRRESSED, TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. DISHROOM FLOOR MUST BE KEPT DRY ALSO.
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Nov 3, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND19-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & CEILING AROUND A RECYCLING BIN BY THE REAR DOOR OF THE KITCHEN; 12-ON WALL, CURTAINS & CEILING OF THE FRONT BAR AREA; 14-ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; BROKEN DOOR GASKET OF COOLER AT PRIVATE BAR MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SINK DRAINS AT THE BARS, CABINETS UNDER PREP COUNTER IN KITCHEN (SOUTH WALL)-DUE TO SPILLS/DIRT/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VERY POOR FLOOR GROUTING AROUND THE BAR AREAS, IN DISHROOM AREA & MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPLACED. DISHROOM FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS OR CEILLINGS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUET BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD BY BEER WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Nov 5, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REMAINS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMIANS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND FRONT BAR WITH 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN POOR REPAIR. 1-NO WATER, 2-WHAT DRAINS TO THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT. BAR AREA MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL SINKS ARE CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED PER V.CASTANEDA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND 2 OTHER BARS WITH NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE BINS AT FRONT AND REAR BAR WITH ICE BINS OPENED AND EXPOSED TO AIR AND HUMAN TOUCH. ICE BINS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR AREA, REAR BAR AREA, PRIVATE ROOM BAR AREA, AND REAR PREP AREA. APPROX. 50 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPED OR SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED FROM LAST INSPECTION #155382 2-25-09 BY #389/#207: #32 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. #33 COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF REACH-INS, #34 FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. #36 LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDING. ALL MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM ANY FALLING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND REACH-IN COOLERS WITH GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. ALL HOLES IN WALLS MUST BE SEALED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky Strike Lanes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky Strike Lanes on file is from Feb 23, 2015. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky Strike Lanes?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lucky Strike Lanes.
Has Lucky Strike Lanes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucky Strike Lanes have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lucky Strike Lanes 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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