Luke's Beef & Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
Luke's Beef & Pizza has been inspected 23 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Luke's Beef & Pizza is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL WATER BOTTLES STORED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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May 8, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12// NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AND SEASONINGS ON SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN COOKLINE PREP COOLER WITH DEEP STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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May 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE FOR ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH A BUILDUP OF PINK, BLACK, AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AND SEASONINGS ON SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN COOKLINE PREP COOLER WITH DEEP STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP ON PIZZA PREP TABLE. MUST STORE DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2023
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTs AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPES ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLERS AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AT CONDENSER UNIT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE PIZZA COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2373606 DATED:06/11/2020 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMATION GIVEN. Sep 11, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Oct 6, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 58.1 F,HOT DOGS AT 54.1 F,SAUSAGE AT 55.1 F,RIB EYE STEAKS AT 57.2 F,CHEESE SLICES AT 50.0 F,HAMBURGERS AT 50.0 F,POLISH SAUSAGE AT 55 F,PIZZA PUFFS AT 50.0 F,CUT TOMATOES AT 50.1 F,ETC., INSIDE THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE IN USE WITH TCS FOODS (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.0 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS). - COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2373606 DATED:06/11/2020 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CRTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. Sep 11, 2020 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMATION GIVEN. Sep 11, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (06/11/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELFS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS.
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Jun 11, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CRTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Sep 10, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 7, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAAGEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SERVICE SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE AND ONE WILL BE NEEDED AT MOPSINK WHEN INSTALLED. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BE ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Jun 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1763520 ISSUED ON 04-25-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #38 - NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.--------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 3, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRONT VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED, FLOWS OVER TO OTHER COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK, SINK NOT SEALED AT THE BOTTOM, NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED BEEF STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLES FACING UP,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING LARGE GARBAGE BAGS TO COVER FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN FOOD GRADE PRODUCTS TO STORE FOODS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS INSIDE FREEZER,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRONT VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT,
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Jul 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE/AROUND WASHROOM IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 2, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezers, must properly date food items in reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had hole, exposed insulation in rear storage area by staircase, shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling, walls that had stains, exposed plaster in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed
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Jun 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, and rear dry storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear dry storage room area, shall be provided.
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Apr 16, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks need cleaning.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles that were damaged/stained in rear prep area, shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in coolers not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
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Jul 19, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED AN OPENING ON WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jul 1, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Freezer case cover not maintained-glass cracked. Instructed to replace cover.
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Jun 24, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage area not maintained or rodent proofed. Exterior of grease box had old encrusted wasted grease on lid and dripping on ground in front of grease box. Instructed to detail clean grease box and maintain to prevent pest nuisances. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods stored in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Freezer case cover not maintained-glass cracked. Instructed to replace cover.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, storage rooms and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Rear exposed handsink not maitained. Instructed to repair to have hot and cold water porperly drain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not conspicuous inside coolers. Instructed to have all thermometers visible inside coolers and provided proper thermometer inside coolers.
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Sep 22, 2010
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #35 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #40 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Sep 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. FOUND PREP COOLER 2 DOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,TEMPERATURE WAS 50.2F NOT ABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW,INSIDE COOLER WAS PIZZA SAUCE IN SMALL CONTAINER 1LB AT 49.8F,TAGGED COOLER NOT TO BE USED,MUST FIX COOLER TO 40F OR BELOW,MUST CONTACT CDPH FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED TO 40F
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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. INTERIOR COOLER ,RACKS OF COOLER AT THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN 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. CEILING TILES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;VENT COVER AT THE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETER OR MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luke's Beef & Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luke's Beef & Pizza on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luke's Beef & Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Luke's Beef & Pizza.
Has Luke's Beef & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luke's Beef & Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Luke's Beef & Pizza 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 Luke's Beef & Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luke's Beef & Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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