Twisted Lizard
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2013
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Twisted Lizard five times, with records going back to 2010. On Oct 18, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Twisted Lizard dates to Oct 18, 2013.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Twisted Lizard's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR LEFT ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT OF FOOD PREP. MUST REMOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR AND ORGANIZED.
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Oct 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43.7F, MILK AT 43.8F, EGGS AT 44.4F, CHORIZO AT 44.0F, CHEESES AT 44.4F, BUTTER AT 44.7F, RANCH DRESSING AT 44.0F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.2F, AND SALSAS AT 48.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 150# OF FOOD WORTH $723. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. BOTH ICE MACHINES WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST HAVE BOTH MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 23, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WHERE WATER RESERVOIR IS MAKING ICE FOUND WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE CONTAMINATING WATER/ICE MAKING SURFACES. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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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.POOLING WATER ON FLOOR OF STAIRWELL TO KITCHEN WHERE UNUSED TABLES ARE STORED. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Aug 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WATER RESERVOIR WITH PINK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. BUSINESS IS OPERATING UNDER LICENSE FROM ADJACENT LOCATION ACROSS THE STREET AT 1964 N. SHEFFIELD LICENSE #30835. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVE TINFOIL PANS AND MUST NOT STORE WRAPPED IN TIN FOIL.
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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. FLOOR IN ENCLOSED HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP USED FOR STORAGE WITH DIRT AND POOLING WATER. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DIRT AND WATER.
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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. HOLE IN WALLS AROUND PIPING UNDER EXPOSED AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST SEAL.
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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. INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET.
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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. PROVIDE FOR BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Twisted Lizard last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Twisted Lizard on file is from Oct 18, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Twisted Lizard?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Twisted Lizard.
Has Twisted Lizard's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Twisted Lizard have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Twisted Lizard 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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