The Lunatic,The Lover & the Poet — the Lunatic,The Lover & Poet

736 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2017
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Lunatic,The Lover & the Poet — the Lunatic,The Lover & Poet. The Lunatic,The Lover & the Poet — the Lunatic,The Lover & Poet was last inspected on Aug 21, 2017. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at The Lunatic,The Lover & the Poet — the Lunatic,The Lover & Poet since Aug 21, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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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
Aug 21, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed hand sinks without paper towels in the following locations: 2 hand sinks in kitchen, 1 hand sink in server station on 2nd floor. Observed utensils stored inside sink basin in the kitchen near the cook line. Instructed hand sink may only be used for hand washing. Instructed must provide hot & cold water, adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Items removed from hand sink basin, and all hand sinks stocked with paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES WITHOUT REGULATORY APPROVAL. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL APPROVAL FROM CDPH IS PROVIDED. VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed items without labels in prep coolers. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same. No consumer advisory on menu or posted. Instructed must post in plain view or add to menu.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed glasses upright and silverware unprotected on tables in dining room. Must invert all glasses and cover silverware (or partially cover) to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed table top can opener with excessive food debris. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed low water pressure (cold water) at bar hand sink and at 1 compartment sink in server station on 2nd floor. Must provide adequate water pressure at all plumbing.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed items stored directly on the floor in storage rooms in basement. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Observed mops stored inside utility sink (downstairs). Must hand all mops to dry. Must maintain all.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed several food handlers without proper hair restraints while in the food prep area. Must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all food handling employees. Must maintain same.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
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Oct 18, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lunatic,The Lover & the Poet — the Lunatic,The Lover & Poet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lunatic,The Lover & the Poet — the Lunatic,The Lover & Poet on file is from Aug 21, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Lunatic,The Lover & the Poet — the Lunatic,The Lover & Poet's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Lunatic,The Lover & the Poet — the Lunatic,The Lover & Poet have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Lunatic,The Lover & the Poet — the Lunatic,The Lover & Poet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.