Lux Galerie

4012 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
French
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2021
50
Score
High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2021. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The most recent inspection at Lux Galerie is from Feb 11, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 12 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 17 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up five times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Lux Galerie's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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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
Feb 11, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED).
5
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS .
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMP SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITHOUT COLD & HOT RUNNING WATER.DUMP SINK NOT BEING USED PREPACKAGED BOTTLE JUICES & WATER WILL BE PROVIDED.IF OPEN FOOD & BEVERAGES WILL BE DISPENSED FROM THIS AREA MUST CONNECT PLUMBING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT IS ADJACENT TO PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM & REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
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Feb 4, 2021
License
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TURNED ON TO HOLD AT 135.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(NO CITATON ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A MOP SINK BASIN THAT WILL BE USED AS A HAND SINK WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER LINES CONNECTED.MUST ACTUALLY REPLACE MOP SINK BASIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH PROPER HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED).
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST CONNECT ALL PLUMBING PIPES TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND SEAL TO WALL TO KEEP FROM MOVING AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT IS ADJACENT TO PREP AREA.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM & REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS .
10
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA.
56
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
47
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lux Galerie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lux Galerie on file is from Feb 11, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lux Galerie?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lux Galerie.

Has Lux Galerie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lux Galerie have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lux Galerie means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.