Lou Mitchell's

July 27, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTURTCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CHICKEN) AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 82F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. 5 LBS DISCARDED AT APPROX $20.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SALMON AND DICED TOMATOES ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50 F - 57F . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.APPROX 4 LBS DISCARDED AT $40
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND REMINDER. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ITEMS SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SALAD STATION COOLER IN FRONT PREP, AND WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENY. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND IN THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 36
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSLEY LEAKING FROM WASH BASIN DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. NOTED CEILING TILES FILLED WITH DUST OVER 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. NOTED CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUSTANCE. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 8, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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