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Lucy's

August 26, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. HOT WATER DOES NOT TURN ON WHEN TURNING HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO PLUMBING LINE WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED BEEF PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-63F SUCH AS SLICED TOMATOES, PORK, COLE SLAW, MACARRONI AND CHEESE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 48F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY AMOUNT OF GREASE SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OPEN LID AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP LID SHUT TIGHT ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58

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Compared with No Entry on August 18, 2026: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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