Lucy's

January 31, 2024 · 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: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CAJUN SPICE, SALT, PANKO ETC)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA/BAR, 30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED • INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR (LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS EASILY CLEANIABLE AND ELEVATED 6" OFF THE GROUND FOR EASY ACCESS WHEN CLEANING. • OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK AND SPLASHGUARD LOOSE (NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK FAUCET IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDERNEATH GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS OF BAR, FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER COVERING. • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON BATHROOM EXHAUST VENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB AT KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 2, 2023: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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About this record

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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.