Lucky's Sandwich Company

3472 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2024
58
Score
Medium Risk

Lucky's Sandwich Company appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 23, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

20
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 23, 2024
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 - FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/21/2023, REPORT #2587318: #58) 2-102.13 - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ANY MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 - NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CANS PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY UNISEX BATHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 - OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND BUILD UP OF BRIKEN DOWN BOXES, EQUIPMENT, FURNACE FILTERS, AND RANDOM EQUIPMENT IN BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA (UNDER STAIRS AND ACROSS DRY STORAGE RACKS). OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY CLUTTER AND SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED EXHAUST HOODS AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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Aug 21, 2024
Reinspection
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) - PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/07/2024, REPORT #2598843: 16) 4-601.11(A): "OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/21/2023, REPORT #2587318: #58) 2-102.13 - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ANY MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
60
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 - NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 - FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
3
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CANS PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY UNISEX BATHROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 - OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND BUILD UP OF BRIKEN DOWN BOXES, EQUIPMENT, FURNACE FILTERS, AND RANDOM EQUIPMENT IN BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA (UNDER STAIRS AND ACROSS DRY STORAGE RACKS). OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY CLUTTER AND SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED EXHAUST HOODS AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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Aug 16, 2024
Reinspection
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/07/2024, REPORT #2598843: 16) 4-601.11(A): "OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/21/2023, REPORT #2587318: #58) 2-102.13 - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ANY MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
60
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 - NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 - FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
3
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CANS PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY UNISEX BATHROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 - OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND BUILD UP OF BRIKEN DOWN BOXES, EQUIPMENT, FURNACE FILTERS, AND RANDOM EQUIPMENT IN BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA (UNDER STAIRS AND ACROSS DRY STORAGE RACKS). OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY CLUTTER AND SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED EXHAUST HOODS AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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Aug 7, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/21/2023, REPORT #2587318: #58) 2-102.13 - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ANY MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
60
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CANS PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY UNISEX BATHROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND BUILD UP OF BRIKEN DOWN BOXES, EQUIPMENT, FURNACE FILTERS, AND RANDOM EQUIPMENT IN BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA (UNDER STAIRS AND ACROSS DRY STORAGE RACKS). OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY CLUTTER AND SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED EXHAUST HOODS AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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Dec 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, DELI MEAT,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
1
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 2, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
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'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND 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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Mar 24, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12- OBSERVED THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING BETWEEN PIPING AND MACHINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AT THE DISH MACHINE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Mar 15, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HALF CASE OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS ROAST BEEF AND CHEESE. AN ADDITIONAL CONTAINER OF RAW EGGS ON ANOTHER SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORED OVER READY TO EAT CHEESE. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIAHREA EVENT OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS: SOUP, CUT LEAFY GREENS, ASSORTED CHEESES, PORTIONED ROAST BEEF, CORNED BEEF, PASTRAMI, SALAMI, CHILI, AND DRESSINGS. SOME WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. OTHERS WITH NO DATES. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FRIED EGGS AND BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-24-19 #2303616 NOT CORRECTED. #41- ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #57-: FOUND ONLY TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING BETWEEN PIPING AND MACHINE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS HANGING ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AT THE DISH MACHINE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WINDOW SILL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN FOUND DIRTY. ALL METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-N COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----TOP OF DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PATIO/GARBAGE AREA SUCH AS PLASTIC BUCKETS, BREAD PALLETS AND PILED WOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.-----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE BAR, UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WOODEN WALL MOUNTS FOR THE FRY SLICER WITH CHIPPING PAINT AND WOOD. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLE NOTED IN THE BASEBOARD/FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. IT MUST BE SEALED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
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Jul 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( FRIED EGGS). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GREASE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY DEEP FRYERS.ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND HOODS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ONE OF THERMOMETER ON SITE NOT CALIBRATED,INSTRUCTED TO CALIBRATE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SAID THERMOMETER
47
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES LIDS NOT MAINTAINED: ONE LID BROKEN(HOLE), THE OTHER LID IS CURVED TOWARD INSIDE NOT ABLE TO TIGHT FIT LID
54
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND ONLY TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITED.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS
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70
Jul 15, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER AIR TEMP(48.6F TO 50F) OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. TCS FOODS ARE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT: FRSH EGGS,VARIOUS KIND OF LUNC MEAT,ETC). UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW . TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE . PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - A TECHINCIAN CALLED AT 12:15pm,REPORTED ON SIDE 12:40pm.LEFT AT 12:55pm AT 1:54pm AIR COOLER STILL AT 48F TO 50F.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SHREDDED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 52;DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 53.7F;COOKED SLICE BEEF AT 48.9F TO 49F; VARIOUS KIND OF LUNCH MEAT WRAPPED IN PAPER AT TEMP OF 48F-50.3F AND 53.1F; PROVOLONE CHEESE AT TEMP 50F; SWISS CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.2F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 55.8F; PEELED ROASTED PEPPERS IN OIL AT TEMP OF 55.2F, PRE-COOKED MUSHROOM AT TEMP OF 51.3F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 46,VALUE 214. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( FRIED EGGS). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-25-18,REPORT #2232285 #58-(PA 100-0367) FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT BUSINESS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. #51-(5-204.12) BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION:7-42-090
60
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GREASE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY DEEP FRYERS.ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND HOODS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ONE OF THERMOMETER ON SITE NOT CALIBRATED,INSTRUCTED TO CALIBRATE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SAID THERMOMETER.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: RECEPTACLES LIDS NOT MAINTAINED: ONE LID BROKEN(HOLE), THE OTHER LID IS CURVED TOWARD INSIDE NOT ABLE TO TIGHT FIT LID
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND ONLY TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITED.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS
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Oct 25, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT LABELED WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(DELI MEATS/PREPARED CHEESE STICKS). MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT BUSINESS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF WALK IN BEER COOLER DOOR DOES NOT MAKE A TIGHT SEAL WITH THE FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR/GASKETS SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES SECURELY AGAINST THE FRAME.
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Jun 14, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE KITCHEN. NOTED 50 LBS WORTH $12 OF PAR-COOKED POTATO FRIES RANGING BETWEEN 88-105 DEGREES STORED IN LARGE, APPROX. 10 INCH DEEP BUS TUBS, ON METAL SHELVES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROPER WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR TEMPERATURE LOGS REQUIRED FOR COOLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALSO NOTED 8 LBS WORTH $24 OF COOKED CHICKEN HELD ON ICE RANGING BETWEN 76-112 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MEET HOT (140 DEGREES F OR ABOVE) OR COLD (40 DEGREES F OR BELOW) TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OR PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES MUST BE MAINTAINED ON SITE. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. CRITICAL 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 TORN SCREEN ON INNER BACK DOOR DETACHED FROM FRAME, PRODUCING AN APPROX. 2 INCH BY 5 INCH GAP. OUTER DOOR WAS OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF WALK IN BEER COOLER DOOR DOES NOT MAKE A TIGHT SEAL WITH THE FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR/GASKETS SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES SECURELY AGAINST THE FRAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP AND EXTERIOR OF LARGE POT USED FOR GREASE COLLECTION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP. MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Jun 13, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MOLDY, PEELING, MISSING. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Aug 17, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST TAKE AN ANSI APPROVED COURSE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BROKEN IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. THERMOMETER NEEDED AT UPRIGHT TALL COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Oct 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 13, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. MUST REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 28, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. ADAMS REFRIGERATION ONSITE TO REPAIR THE COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MANGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT TO STORE COLD FOODS. RETURNED ON 9/29/10 TO FINISH INSPECTION AND AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS AT 40F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 47.8F, SAUSAGE AT 50.3F, CHICKEN AT 46.0F, HAMBURGERS AT 45.8F, FISH AT 46F, CORNED BEEF AT 46.7F, GROUND BEEF AT 45.8F, EGGS AT 45.8F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 53.7F, CHEESE AT 46F, TURKEY AT 47.1F, CORNED BEEF AT 45.8F, HAM AT 45.5F, SALAMI AT 47.3F, ROAST BEEF AT 46.5F, COLESLAW AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 542# OF FOOD WORTH $1305. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. MUST PAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE SCREEN DOOR AT THE BACK DOOR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TOP OF THE FREEZERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. REPLACE THE BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES NEXT TO THE REAR DOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky's Sandwich Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucky's Sandwich Company on file is from Aug 23, 2024. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucky's Sandwich Company?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Lucky's Sandwich Company.

Has Lucky's Sandwich Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucky's Sandwich Company have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lucky's Sandwich Company 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's Sandwich Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky's Sandwich Company is inspected roughly once per year on average.