Lux
Last inspected: Jun 1, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2011, Lux has 11 inspections in the public record. On Jun 1, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 1, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lux is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 23, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUL ODORS IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED,WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE SIDE OF THE DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SEWAGE WASTE WATERS COMING OUT OF THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN INTO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO RE-OPENING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 25 BEHIND CLUTTER ALONG NORTH WALLBASE AT REAR NORTH DRY STORAGE ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR ALONG FLOORS AT CORNERS AT SOUTH END DRY STORAGE ROOM.THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED HAS 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND SEAL GAP AT TOP OF REAR NORTH EXIT DOOR NEAR THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,THE PREMISES HAS NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK/SERVICE (LAST SERVICE INVOICE PROVIDED 2/25/2016).PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE HAS A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IS TO BE POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELFS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS AND EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE DUSTS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE NORTH DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN KITCHEN AREA.ALSO,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CORNERS IN NORTH DRY STORAGE ROOM AND OPENING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE SOUTH END ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE (1) NORTH MENS TOILET ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND (1) SOUTH WOMENS TOILET ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILET ROOMS. OBSERVED KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA.
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Jan 20, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTQAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING OR BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS AND UTENSILS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OR REPLACE WASHER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM (BY ENTRANCE DOOR) CEILING VENTILATION COVER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM (BY BAR) AND WOMENS WASHROOM (BY ENTRANCE DOOR) VENTILATION NOT WORKING ALSO OBSERVED PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTIALTION IN SAID WASHROOMS AND REPAIR LEAK AT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 3, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSIDE REAR STORAGE/MOP ROOM AND ABOVE PREP AREA.--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON CEILING BY FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING
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Sep 28, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED FAUCET NECK SHORT, NOT REACHING THREE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSED AND SANITIZED OF THE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID FAUCET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN (BY 3 COMPARTMENT) IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSIDE REAR STORAGE/MOP ROOM AND ABOVE PREP AREA.--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON CEILING BY FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 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 ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Sep 26, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR ABOVE 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). THE SAID MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED FAUCET NECK TOO SHORT, NOT REACHING THREE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OF THE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID FAUCET. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN (BY 3 COMPARTMENT) IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE INSIDE REAR STORAGE/MOP ROOM AND ABOVE PREP AREA.--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON CEILING BY FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 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 ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Dec 14, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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, cooler shelving in bar area 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 in boiler room, rear kitchen storage areas, and storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken light shield in rear storage area shall be replaced, light shields in prep area need cleaning.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Employee's bathroom self closing mechanism in state of disrepair/broken, shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Employee's bathroom exhaust fan shall be replced, 3 compartment sink faucet leaking in rear storage area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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May 26, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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May 16, 2011
Routine
8 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: Found/Observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch gaps, also found/ observed rear exit doors in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas not rodent proofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch gaps on bottom of doors. Citation Issued #H000071337, with a court date of 6/23/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 AT 9:00 AM.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling/rust, in walk in cooler, coolers shall be replaced/repair. storage shelving/racks in storage room shall be replaced/repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving/racks, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), front, and rear storage cabinet shelving 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, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, storage rooms 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: Damaged, missing, stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, storage areas and bathrooms shall be replaced. Walls that had peeling paint in front prep area, rear prep areas shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in prep areas shall be provided, light shields in prep areas, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lux last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lux on file is from Jun 1, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lux?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Lux.
Has Lux's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lux have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lux 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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