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CAFE LUIGI

2548 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CAFE LUIGI on .

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572189

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554384

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: NEED TO LABEL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE A COMMON NAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: MUST REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12: GRIMES AND SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554056

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NEED TO LABEL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE A COMMON NAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES AND SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-7-20,REPORT# 2463439 #47)4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. #51) 5-204.12: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463439

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 6 VARIOUS KIND OF SLICED PIZZA STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMP: SLICED RICOTTA CHEESE PIZZA TEMP OF 90.7F; SAUSAGE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 99.6F,TWO SLICE PIZZA STUFFED WITH VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 98.7F. ALSO FOUND A WHOLE CHEESE PIZZA STORED UNDER THE COUNTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT TEMP OF 80F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6,VALUE 20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT SET A HIGHEST POINT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 99F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE,TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE". PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR NEW MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345854

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CLEAN-UP OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 - CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AND TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM AROUND THE HAND-SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184285

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS PASTA PIZZA, CALZONE SALADS SUBS, ITALIAN BEEF ETC INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSO IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CLEAN-UP OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176782

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK, BREAD AND SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 1-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLER ON SOUTH WALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN AND LARGER MIXER IN REAR PREP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN AND LARGER MIXER IN REAR PREP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129344

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK, BREAD AND SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 1-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLER ON SOUTH WALL

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN AND LARGER MIXER IN REAR PREP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE LINENS/RAGS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050176

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN SAID COOLER. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON THE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FROM COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FROM COUNTER, DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE MIXER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. LOWER WALL BASE DETACHED ON THE CORNER OF THE PEPSI SODA FOUNTAIN CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049829

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; SAUSAGE, PASTA SAUCE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1949189, DATED 8/11/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ICE DISPENSER,SODA MACHINE AND DRIP TRAY,PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS. #37; MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN SAID COOLER. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON THE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FROM COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FROM COUNTER, DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE MIXER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. LOWER WALL BASE DETACHED ON THE CORNER OF THE PEPSI SODA FOUNTAIN CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1949189

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 15LBS. SAUSAGE 49.8F,12LBS. PEPPERONI 47.6F,2LBS.COOKED CHESE PIZZA44.4F,PEPPERONI PIZZA 44.5F,VEGGIE PIZZA 44.7F,2LBS. COOKED BREAD 47.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F .APPX.31LBS. $119.79.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED TOWELS AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,MARINARA SAUCE,SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ICE DISPENSER,SODA MACHINE AND DRIP TRAY,PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHIRT WITH SLEEVES FOR FOOD HANDLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578236

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE LUIGI · 2548 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA (WITH FOOD SPLASHED) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AMD SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL SODA CASES UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE STAINED AND DAMGED CEILING PANEL INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1093231.

Food Inspections

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The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

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