Lucy's

1043 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Lucy's 15 times, with records going back to 2014. Lucy's was last inspected on Jun 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 13 times.

Lucy's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS, SUCH AS 2LB. CUT LETTUCE-53.4F.1LB. SLICED TOMATO-54.9F ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPX. 3LBS.$5. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
22
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS 40LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-72.5F-76.7F ON RACK. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0�F OR ABOVE. APPX. 40LBS. $120 (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
21
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS).
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN & REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO MOP SINK.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE POTATO PEELER FROM ABOVE MOPSINK AND PLACE IN A PROPER MANNER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT BOTTOM OF STAIRCASE,EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES UNDER BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BBQ SMOKER IN REAR YARD INSTRUCTED TO PLACE INDOORS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Nov 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK DOOR CRACKED OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE BACK PREP ROOM AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Jul 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PORK IS COOLING, BURGERS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MIGUEL MARTINEZ, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
2
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
41
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
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Nov 18, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WASHROOMS, BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA, AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: KITCHEN'S BACK DOOR IS IS KEPT PROPPED OPEN WITH NO SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SHUT OR INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
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Dec 17, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-203.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTHN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTB BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTNING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT ON 10/18/118 REPORT#2229897 41. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 55 NOTED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 55. NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR YARD OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. PROIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLTION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 18, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38.005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATOE(FRENCH FRY)CUTTER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE TOP LOAD ICE CREAM MACHINE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR YARD OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE TWO REACH-IN COOLERS.FIVE POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN LEGS AT TEMP OF 71.3F TO 72.4F;ALSO 25 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50.3F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER/OWNER.POUNDS 30,VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON TOP THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND,EMPLOYEE CLEANED UNIT AND GROUND DURING THE INSPECTION(PER OWNER REQUEST). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK IS LEAKING AT EAST SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.UN THREAD FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREAD FAUCETS AT SAID PLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,ALSO UNDER THE THREE COMARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDE AT STAFF WASHROOM BY THE PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE.NEED TO PROVIDE IT.
37
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Jun 29, 2015
Consultation
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLE IN CEILING TILE NEAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND SEAL HOLE AS NEEDED
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP FRYER MUST BE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL)NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSTALL SMALLER GRILL OR LARGER HOOD TO ACCOMODATE EQUIPMENT.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS NOT COMPLIANT. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
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Jun 23, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MOP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLE IN CEILING TILE NEAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND SEAL HOLE AS NEEDED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL)NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD. ALSO FAUCET IS MISSING OFF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSTALL SMALLER GRILL OR LARGER HOOD TO ACCOMODATE EQUIPMENT. REPLACE FAUCET, ALONG WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, ON MOP SINK.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO P-TRAP AT MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP FRYER MUST BE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS NOT COMPLIANT. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
45
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES ON STEAM TABLE: 3#'S MUSHROOM PIEROGI'S AT 120.3F, 3#'S SAUERKRAUT PIEROGI'S AT 125.5F VALUED AT $10. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT FOOD TEMPS MUST BE 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE STAFF/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT THIS TIME. EXPIRED CERTIFICATION PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION (04/2015). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BY ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. ALSO, OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATION POSTED FOR VIEWING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/10/2014, INSP #1496550. VIOLATIONS:#32- SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER; #34- PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT FOR FUTURE INSPECTIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLE IN CEILING TILE NEAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND SEAL HOLE AS NEEDED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL)NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD. ALSO FAUCET IS MISSING OFF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSTALL SMALLER GRILL OR LARGER HOOD TO ACCOMODATE EQUIPMENT. REPLACE FAUCET, ALONG WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, ON MOP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS NOT COMPLIANT. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
45
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Sep 10, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL BRICK WALLS IN WAITING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Sep 8, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
11
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL BRICK WALLS IN WAITING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucy's on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucy's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Lucy's.

Has Lucy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucy's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lucy's 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 Lucy's inspected?

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