The Admiral at the Lake

929 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Healthcare Facility
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
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Score
High Risk

The Admiral at the Lake has been inspected 19 times since 2012. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before 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
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ON THE 6TH FLOOR. WATER TEMPERATURE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS WERE 49.2F AND 51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- MILK 48.7F, YOGURT 46.5F, JELLO 49.5F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 42LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $80.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE 9TH FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE CONDIMENT CONTAINERS AND WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Jul 21, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH METERED FAUCETS IN THE KITCHEN ENTRY PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER WITH AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT NEEDING TO REACTIVATE FAUCET.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS AND PANS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND ONTO ROLLING CARTS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN ENTRY PREP AREA AND NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON THE 6TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE EMPTY BUCKETS IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2024
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS (7TH, 8TH, 9TH FLOOR SERVING AREA)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER DOOR (8TH FLOOR SERVING/PREP AREA).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT (BISTRO) SERVING LINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, DISPENSING MACHINE IN MAIN BISTRO SERVICE COUNTER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT (7TH, 8TH, 9TH 11TH FLOOR SERVING/PREP AREA)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (OVENS, STOVE ETC) IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE OF THE CABINETS AROUND SERVICE/PREP AREA (7TH FLOOR) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 3, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA ON THE 6TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA, LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Aug 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR PRODUCTION COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS HANDWASH SINKS INTERIOR ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT BISTRO. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER AT 6TH FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE SLICER. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER.
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Aug 6, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.13 SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS INSTALLED BY THE ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BISTRO SERVING AREA MUST BE RELOCATED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK OF THE SAME AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE MEAT SLICER AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18 ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA, REPAIR ISSUE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE ON-SITE ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jul 26, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF SELF-SERVING ICE MACHINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, NOZZLE DISPENSER WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS INSTALLED BY THE ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BISTRO SERVING AREA MUST BE RELOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK OF THE SAME AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE MEAT SLICER AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA, REPAIR ISSUE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED ON-SITE ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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67
Nov 14, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND STATEMENT DISCLOSING WHICH ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Aug 29, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A) NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 72.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE THAT ARRIVED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A)(A) NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH FOOD CARTS CONTAINING POTS AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD STANDING IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE FOOD CARTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(A)(A) NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES AND FANS AT THE AREA WITH DISH WASHING FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE.
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Aug 24, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LADLES AND UTENSILS NOTED WITH CHIPPING PLASTIC HANDLES. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED UTENSILS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING/BROKEN CERAMIC BASEBOARD TILE AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE.
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Aug 21, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 8-14-17 #2078362. #32- INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BRISTO SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.#35-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA(WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LADLES AND UTENSILS NOTED WITH CHIPPING PLASTIC HANDLES. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED UTENSILS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING/BROKEN CERAMIC BASEBOARD TILE AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE.
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Aug 14, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES.TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE 8TH FLOOR PANTRY/PREP AREA WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F WITH MILK AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 2 LBS MILK FOUND AT 48.2F AND 15 LBS CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE LABELED REQUIRING REFRIGERATION AT 50.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES THE VALUE TO BE $100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-4-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BRISTO SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.#35-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA(WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LADLES AND UTENSILS NOTED WITH CHIPPING PLASTIC HANDLES. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED UTENSILS. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER INSIDE SHELVING IN THE PANTRY'S. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FORMAL DINING PANTRY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING/BROKEN CERAMIC BASEBOARD TILE AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE. WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY MOUNTED, NOT WITH A CLOTH TOWEL.
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Oct 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BRISTO SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES IN THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA(WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 21, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (STEAKS, CHICKEN BREASTS, PORK CHOPS, PORK ROASTS, SEAFOODS, ETC ) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS, AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A IDPH OR CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. VACUUUM SEALER THAT WAS TAGGED WAS MADE BY ULTRA SOURCE: MODEL #UV250, SERIAL #2749. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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 A 3 INCH GAP AT THE REAR CORNER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LARGE GARAGE DOOR WHERE DUMPSTERS, GARBAGE COMPACTOR, AND GREASE RECEPTACLE ARE STORED INSIDE. INSIDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED GARBAGE CORAL AREA OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 DROPPINGS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL AND UNDER THE LARGE GARBAGE COMPACTOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND REFUSE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Jul 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE: ANSWERING THE PHONE GAVE THE PHONE TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE,THEN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD(SLICED TURKEY TO MAKE A SANDWICHES),WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES IN BETWEEN.INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. MANAGER SOLVED THE PROBLEM,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AS NEEDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE LARGE MIXER NO HOT WATER.PRESENTLY HOT WATER AT TEMP OF OF 59.6F. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER,PRESENTLY AT TEMP OF 60.4F; HOT WATER PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO WASH HAND DUE TO HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REACHES 116.9F TO 146F.ALL THREE SINK MENTIONED ARE MECHANICALLY OPERATING.OBSERVED CHEFS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS ON THOSE MENTIONED EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED NOT USE THOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED TO SAID SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO USE THE OTHER THREE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. WARM OR TEMPERED WATER IS DEFINED AS A MINIMUM 85F BY THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE.TAGGED ALL THREE EXPOSED HAND SINKS. 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 OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES INDIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:COFFEE STATION,DISH ROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA,NORTH WEST WALL AND BOXES.AND IN DINING AREA ON WALLS AND FRAME DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT WITH DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE TABLE WERE COCA-COLA MACHINE / FRUIT JUICE BOXES ARE STORED.DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER BY THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Apr 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: BISTRO REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 43.9 F, FOUND ITALIAN SAUSAGE, SAUTEED MUSHROOMS, ETC. INSIDE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.2 F AND 48.2 F- ITALIAN SAUAGE, SMOKED SALMON, HERBED CREAM CHEESE, SHREDDED MOZZERELLA, DICED RED ONIONS AND SAUTEED MUSHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED WEIGHT 4 LBS, VALUED AT $33.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP IN WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT SERVERY AREA. MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CATERERS STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Jul 3, 2012
License
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Admiral at the Lake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Admiral at the Lake on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Admiral at the Lake?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at The Admiral at the Lake.

Has The Admiral at the Lake's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Admiral at the Lake have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Admiral at the Lake 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.

How often is The Admiral at the Lake inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Admiral at the Lake is inspected roughly once per year on average.