Lure

2017 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60616

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 14, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Lure. The most recent report on file is from Feb 14, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Lure's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 14, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lure is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 14, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 8, 2011

Task Force Liquor 1475

6 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE TO DRY HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER AT OPEN COOKING AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND DRAIN BOARD AT BAR AREA. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR. SEAL RAW WOOD UNDER FRONT COUNTER AT BAR.

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. REPAIR FLOOR SECTION AT REAR EXIT DOOR, REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER RINSE SINK IN PREP AREA AND AT DISH MACHINE AT BAR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE LARGE SIGNS/MATERIALS FROM SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG FENCE AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lure last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lure on file is from Feb 14, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Lure's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lure have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lure 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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