Lincoln Avenue Social — La Social
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Lincoln Avenue Social — La Social 11 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up 13 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Oct 22, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14--OBSERVED MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Oct 15, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANITIZER LEVEL READING AT 0 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHEMICAL SANITIZER MUST READ AT LEAST 100 PPM INSIDE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 2/16/2022, REPORT #2549900. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 16, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: HOLES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ROLLED UP WINDOW.SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,STORAGES AND BAR.ALSO GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT PROTECTIVE IN THE KITCHEN AT NORTH AREA,REPLACE
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Sep 21, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER.PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AT BAR AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. MUST BRING HANDWASHING SINK FORWARD FOR EASY ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY TIGHT ,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPLACE FOR EASY MOBILITY
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REFUSAL AREA/ALLEY WITH EXCESS OF ALL KIND OF DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND RECEPTACLES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITIES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO AT BAR AREA,UNDER COUNTER COUNTER TOP(CORNERS AND UNDER PIPES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 18, 2020
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER.PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AT BAR AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. MUST BRING HANDWASHING SINK FORWARD FOR EASY ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY TIGHT ,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPLACE FOR EASY MOBILITY
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REFUSAL AREA/ALLEY WITH EXCESS OF ALL KIND OF DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND RECEPTACLES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITIES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO AT BAR AREA,UNDER COUNTER COUNTER TOP(CORNERS AND UNDER PIPES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 11, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT REAR PREP AREA,NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZER SOLUTION,Oppm. UNIT PRESENTLY NOT IN USE HOWEVER WAS USED THE NIGHT BEFORE.CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSIL ON TOP ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER.PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AT BAR AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. MUST BRING HANDWASHING SINK FORWARD FOR EASY ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO AT BAR AREA,UNDER COUNTER COUNTER TOP(CORNERS AND UNDER PIPES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY TIGHT ,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPLACE FOR EASY MOBILITY
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REFUSAL AREA/ALLEY WITH EXCESS OF ALL KIND OF DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND RECEPTACLES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITIES
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Jan 24, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED: -ADJACENT TO DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT -HAND SINK BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR TILE IN BEER COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 16, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED: -ADJACENT TO DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. BAR IS USED FOR COCKTAIL AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION AND SERVICE. MANAGEMENT STATED THAT HAND SINK WAS REMOVED BUT NEVER RE INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE INSTALL SINK AT BAR AREA BY RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED."
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, WITH NO LABEL-COMMON NAME. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOODS STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR TILE IN BEER COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, FROM 12/14/16, #1977174, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ATTACH TO WALL ABOVE HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 14, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATES POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK AND PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DIVIDERS AND INTERIOR BASIN OF BEER COOLERS IN BAR AREA AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,MEAT SLICER,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVER,CAN OPENER BLADE,LOWER SHELVES OF STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND POP CADDY STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER GRILL TABLE UNDER HOOD AND IN BEER 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASE UNDER PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,BROKEN SEAMS AROUND RIM OF FAR LEFT AND MIDDLE 3- COMP SINK BASINS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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May 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST MOVE WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER CLOSER TO KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DOOR FOR MENS WASHROOM INCLUDING A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE DRAINAGE LINES FOR BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS.
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May 20, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. CHIPS CONTAINER FOUND DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. EXTREMELY DIRTY GARBAGE CAN, MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. GUN HOLDERS FOR BAR SODA DISPENSING MUST DRAIN TO WASTE WATER DRAIN. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR. LOOSE NOZZLE ON EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lincoln Avenue Social — La Social last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lincoln Avenue Social — La Social on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lincoln Avenue Social — La Social?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Lincoln Avenue Social — La Social.
Has Lincoln Avenue Social — La Social's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lincoln Avenue Social — La Social have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lincoln Avenue Social — La Social means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lincoln Avenue Social — La Social inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lincoln Avenue Social — La Social is inspected about once every two years on average.
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