Red Lobster Restaurant #277
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2014
90
Score
Red Lobster Restaurant #277 has been inspected six times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 21, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Red Lobster Restaurant #277's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 21, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Red Lobster Restaurant #277 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 21, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3/28/14 REPORT #1434387 TO NOT BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: #33- OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ICE MACHINE SERVICED AND CLEANED AND TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE ALL NECESSARY TUBES AND HOSES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMPARTMENTS UNDER BOOTHS UNCLEAN WHEN LEATHER PAD IS REMOVED. AREA UNDER BOOTHS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF ANY DEBRIS.
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER LOADING DIRTY DISHES WITH CONTAMINATED HANDS. THEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS UNLOADING CLEANED AND SANITIZED DISHES AND PUTTING THEM AWAY FOR FOOD SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON PROPER HAND WASHING IN BETWEEN LOADING DIRTY DISHES AND UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND WASH SINK LOCATED ABOVE PREP TABLE CONTAINING CLEAN PLATES FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM AREA THAT MAY CONTAMINATE CLEAN PLATES TO AN AREA THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ICE MACHINE SERVICED AND CLEANED AND TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE ALL NECESSARY TUBES AND HOSES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH INADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP OF TRASH AND CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR EXIT DOOR. EMPTY TRASH ON REGULAR INTERVALS TO AVOID ACCUMULATION.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST AND CLEAN AND SANTIZE EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEAR WALK-IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: I CEILING TILE MISSING INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO COAT ROOM MUST REPLACE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ELECTRICAL AREA IN REAR AND CHEMICAL AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Aug 23, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES DISPOSE OF THE ICE AND CLEANED ANS SANITIZED THE UNIT DURING INSPECTION.CDI
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE LARGE WALKIN COOLER'S HANDLE IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOM HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL WALKIN COOLER
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Jan 28, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
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: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CRACKED VENT COVERS IN VARIOUS AREAS. REPLACE SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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May 4, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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.FILTERS.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLERS.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR DISH AREA.MUST SEAL FLOOR NEAR REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING TRIM IN DINING AREA NEAR BOOTH,MISSING WALL TILE IN BAR AREA,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.
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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.REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Lobster Restaurant #277 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Lobster Restaurant #277 on file is from Aug 21, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Lobster Restaurant #277?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Red Lobster Restaurant #277.
Has Red Lobster Restaurant #277's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Lobster Restaurant #277 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red Lobster Restaurant #277 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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