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111 E ONTARIO ST · Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for GRAND LUX CAFE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
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Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Missing hand washing signs in restrooms, instructed to post.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing thermometer in several low boy cooler at prep line, instructed to provide.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found about 50 live fruit flies in main kitchen and bar area. instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Missing grout at kitchen floor, causing waste water to trap. standing water under cabinets at bar area. instructed to repair floors and maintain.
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container ( flour ) missing a label. instructed to label and maintain.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: No hot running water at 2-comp vegetables washing sink. instructed to provide hot and cold running water for proper sink washing and sanitizing before use. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Broken floor tile in main prep kitchen, instructed to repair and maintain.
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED ELECTRONIC FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE READING FOR THE MAIN HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROVIDING AN ACCURATE RINSE TEMPERATURE; GAUGE IS NOT PROVIDING A CONSISTENT TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT USED AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO SHOW MACHINE PROVIDES A UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 170F.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CORN SYRUP AND OTHER OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE PASTRY WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASE TILE NEAR THE MAIN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE HAS HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALL AND CEILING OF PREP WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE (DEFROST), CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS IN CHINA STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVING IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: A FLY TRAP INSTALLED IN KITCHEN TOO CLOSE TO FOOD PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY OPEN FOODS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: A SOILED PIPE DEBRIS HANGING RUNNING UNDER COUNTER TOP OVER CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN DISHES PROTECTED.
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
511 of 642 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 1228221.
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