Lucy's
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Lucy's 15 times, with records going back to 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 22 times.
Lucy's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALL BASE AND CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON 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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90
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MISSING U-JOINT CONNECTING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A FUNCTIONING HAND WASHING SINK.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-COLESLAW 44.9F, TOMATOES 45.1F, CHEESE 47.1F/49.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED.
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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 ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B).CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALL BASE AND CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP TABLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON 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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Jan 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SALAD ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, SPICES ETC)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THR FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELF IN THE KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GEASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 7, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 31, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA/BAR, 30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDERNEATH GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS OF BAR, FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER COVERING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON BATHROOM EXHAUST VENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB AT KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CAJUN SPICE, SALT, PANKO ETC)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR (LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS EASILY CLEANIABLE AND ELEVATED 6" OFF THE GROUND FOR EASY ACCESS WHEN CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK AND SPLASHGUARD LOOSE (NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK FAUCET IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Feb 2, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES AN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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90
May 4, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT-PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES ARE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED/DUST BUILD UP BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR GROUT LOW AROUND DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Mar 22, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FLOOR GROUT LOW AROUND DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Mar 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 48.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL OF 100.0 F BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. HOWEVER, THERE IS RUNNING HOT WATER AT OVER 110.0 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). ESTABLISHMENT ON 2 DAY WORKAROUND.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR GROUT LOW AROUND DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 4, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS/INSECTS ACTIVITY
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Apr 22, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-18-2020, REPORT#2401346 #39) 3-307.11 FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND POTATO CUTTER AREA. MUST PROVIDE. #53) 5-501.17 FOUND RESTROOM TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGER ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD INGREDIENT MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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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 STORED ITEMS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP AND FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BAR AND DISHROOM AREA
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND,WALL AND ON TOP THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS/INSECTS ACTIVITY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT DISH ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BAG,SWEATER ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AND DISHROOM AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT BULBS NOR LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT FIXTURE ABOVE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRANINIG CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE
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Sep 18, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND POTATO CUTTER AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 1, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND POTATO CUTTER AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BUSINESS. OLD UNUSED ICE CREAM MACHINE, TOOLS, ETC. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST VENTS NOT WORKING AT 2 RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 14, 2020
License
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR NOT CONNECTED TO HOT/COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITTAION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MUST CONNECT PROPERLY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND SINK NOT INSTALLED AT FRONT BAR AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 REACH IN COOLERS NOT TURNED ON. PRIORIRTY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST TURN ON.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BAR MADE OF RAW WOOD NOT SEALED. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS DUE TO PIPING. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BUSINESS. OLD UNUSED ICE CREAM MACHINE, TOOLS, ETC. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST VENTS NOT WORKING AT 2 RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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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 Feb 10, 2026. 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 22 times, more than any other issue at Lucy's.
Has Lucy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lucy's have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lucy's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lucy's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucy's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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