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Lu's Deli/ Catering

July 14, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION 3 LBS STEAK MARINADE @58.0F, 30LBS COOKED ROAST BEEF @46.0F, 15 LBS PROSCUITTO @ 51.0F, 12 LBS SLICED GENOA @48.6F, 35 LBS COOKED POTATOES @52.0F, 9 LBS COOKED PORK SAUSAGE @60F, 3 LBS COOKED BLACK EYED PEAS @52.5F, ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. 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 WALK IN COOLER LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 58.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (CHOPPED CANTALOUPE, COOKED POTATOES, VARIOUS SLICED DELI MEAT, COOKED PORK SAUSAGE PATTIES, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINE USE, REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PIC DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION.
code 33
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED STORED KITECHENWARE IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CURRENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 58

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Compared with Pass on November 8, 2022: 6 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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