Lula Cafe

2537 -2541 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2011
74
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Jun 16, 2011. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Lula Cafe's record stops at Jun 16, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Lula Cafe's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2011
Routine
6 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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT,CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.
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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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,BAR GUN,HOUSING ATTACHED BAR,SHELVING,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS AT MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN,SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING OVER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS LOCATED AT NORTH BASEMENT.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK BAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 7, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES THROUGHT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
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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. RUSTING SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.ALSO ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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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. INSTRUCTED REPAIR PIPE LEAKING WATER UNDER DISHMACHINE,AND FAUCET DRIPPING ON 3COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.ALSO 3COMP.NOT DRAINING OUT WATER COMPLETELY, IN THE BAR INSTRUCTED TO TILT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. NOTED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR OR MUSTACHE RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAINED ALL HAIR WHEN HANDLING FOODS AT ALL TIMES
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lula Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lula Cafe on file is from Jun 16, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lula Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lula Cafe.

Has Lula Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lula Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lula Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.