Luke's Lobster
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Luke's Lobster 14 times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HOT WATER IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE RESTROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX WASHROOM HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT WASHROOM HANDSINK (46.8F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION AND IS NOW REFLECTING 102F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED IN THE WALKWAY TO THE REAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR THE PATH AND ENSURE SUPPLIES ARE PROPERLY STORED.
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67
Aug 8, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
5
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE. INSTRUCTEED TO INSTALL.
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78
Nov 17, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (LOBSTER) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
30
95
May 25, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 28, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
30
95
Mar 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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86
Sep 24, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2015
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luke's Lobster last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luke's Lobster on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luke's Lobster?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Luke's Lobster.
Has Luke's Lobster's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luke's Lobster have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Luke's Lobster 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 Lobster inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luke's Lobster is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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