Luigi Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2011
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Luigi Cafe, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 28, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Luigi Cafe is from Oct 28, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Luigi Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE WORN FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED. REATTACH DOOR SWEEP TO REAR GARAGE DOOR.
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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.. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING UNDER ORDER TAKER DESK AND IN WASHROOM. HOLE IN WALL IN REAR FROM PLUMBING WORK; RESEAL WHEN COMPLETE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE NEEDED. (TWO SINKS ON PREMISES) REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMP SINK (PIPE).
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Jul 20, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT.All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED; MUST MAINTAIN.The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN SMALL CLOSET AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE UNDER DESK AREA, IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND PROVIDE WALL COVING FOR WALLBASE IN WASHROOM. MUST SEAL HOLE IN CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR WALL AND CEILING IN REAR AREA NEAR REAR DOOR OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) OF SINK. REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK, REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS OF THIS THREE COMP SINK. TWO THREE COMP SINKS ON PREMISES.
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Mar 14, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS, SPILLED SAUCE, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN SMALL CLOSET AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE UNDER DESK AREA, IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND PROVIDE WALL COVING FOR WALLBASE IN WASHROOM. MUST SEAL HOLE IN CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR WALL AND CEILING IN REAR AREA NEAR REAR DOOR OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) OF SINK. REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK, REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS OF THIS THREE COMP SINK. TWO THREE COMP SINKS ON PREMISES.
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Feb 17, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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.VENTS,WIRES & PIPES.
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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.REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA,SEAL LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP & TOILET ROOM.
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Feb 8, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS APPX.100 OR MORE ALONG WALLBASES IN REAR GARAGE AREA & GARAGE DOOR & FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 157272 6/1/09 NOT CORRECTED.33-MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE COOLERS,FREEZERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT,BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.34-EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP & DEBRI ON FLOOR,UNDER,BEHIND,ALONG WALL BASES THRU-OUT.35-MUST CLEAN WALLS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS. 36-MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.37-MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASH ROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE & TOILET ROOM DOOR.REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.
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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.VENTS,WIRES & PIPES.
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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.REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA,SEAL LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP & TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHTS & END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT POTATO SINK AND VALVE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luigi Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luigi Cafe on file is from Oct 28, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luigi Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Luigi Cafe.
Has Luigi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luigi Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Luigi Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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