Lucky Strike Lanes
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Lucky Strike Lanes 12 times, with records going back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Lucky Strike Lanes on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA BY DEEP FRYERS, ALSO NOTED BROKEN TILES BY KEG WALK IN COOLERS, AND LOUNGE BAR AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 COMPARMENT SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING FROM HOT WATER NOZZEL, HANDSINK NEAR DISH WASHING AREA ALSO LEAKING FROM ON/OFF WATER NOZZEL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE CEILING LIGHT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
64
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WASHBOWL SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR BAR AREAS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. MAINTENANCE ON SITE RESTORED HOT WATER NOW AT 100.1F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
50
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN BAR HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, WWALL NEAR UTILITY SINK AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE NEAR ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR AREAS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE CEILING LIGHT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
1
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA BY DEEP FRYERS, ALSO NOTED BROKEN TILES BY KEG WALK IN COOLERS, AND LOUNGE BAR AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 COMPARMENT SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING FROM HOT WATER NOZZEL, HANDSINK NEAR DISH WASHING AREA ALSO LEAKING FROM ON/OFF WATER NOZZEL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
35
Jan 12, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found about 20 live fruit flies and one cockroach at dish washing area, instructed to eliminate insects activity, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)
38
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
1
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: food strainers in poor repair, loose wire sticking out, instructed to use only sound utensils.
47
74
May 26, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE ON MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE "WINE BAR" AND THE "LUCKY STRIKE BAR". MUST PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN BEVERAGE COOLER AT THE "SPORTS BAR". MUST REPLACE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY DISHES AND OTHER GARBAGE UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE "LUCKY STRIKE BAR". INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE FRYERS AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. FOUND MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE TILES AND REGROUT AS NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BAR AREAS HAVE VERY LITTLE LIGHTING AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
74
Oct 22, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES FOR USE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNS AT HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT 4 BARS IN FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND BLACK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47
82
Oct 15, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOODS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: DELI MEATS AT 52.3F, MAYO AT 56.3F, AND GUACAMOLE AT 52.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 SMALL BLACK INSECTS NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN, 10 SMALL BLACK INSECTS IN BAR LOCATED IN DARTS ROOM, AND 10 AT EACH OF THE OTHER 3 BARS LOCATED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A PEST FREE FACILITY. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES FOR USE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNS AT HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT 4 BARS IN FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND BLACK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47
64
Oct 18, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
58
78
Jul 18, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOUR LARGE WHITE PLASTIC BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS WITHOUT GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILE GROUTING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES AT WALL BASE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE LOWER RIGHT HAND SIDE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. FOUND A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED.
38
78
Aug 26, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE SIDE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
90
Apr 18, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS IN VARIOUS ICE BINS AT 3 DIFFERNT BARS USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE ICE AND TO STORE THE SCOOPS IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUBBISH ITEMS FROM THE MOP SINK, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE HEAT LAMPS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS, SODA GUNS AT ALL 3 BARS, CAN OPENER BLADE, AND THE SYRUP SPILL UNDER THE SODA DISPENSERS.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR 3-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS.
40
78
May 19, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN LIQUOR ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING IN DISH ROOM.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
38
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky Strike Lanes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky Strike Lanes on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky Strike Lanes?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Lucky Strike Lanes.
Has Lucky Strike Lanes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lucky Strike Lanes have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lucky Strike Lanes 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 Lucky Strike Lanes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky Strike Lanes is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants