Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for GRAND LUX CAFE on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589680
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300223
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14. OBSERVED SOILED RAGS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST STORE RAGS FOR CLEANING IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. MUST STORE DRY "WIPING" RAGS AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. ALL WIPING CLOTHS HELD BETWEEN USES SHALL BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND VISIBLE SOIL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH PIT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP STATIONS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2289048
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288652
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: - OBSERVED SOUPS AND ENHANCED CREAM HELD IN LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 135.2F-137.9F. THE ITEMS WERE TIME STAMPED TO HAVE BEEN PREPARED OVER 4 HOURS AGO. MUST COOL FOOD ITEMS IN A WAY THAT FACILITATES MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER AND COMPLIES WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY GUIDELINES. SUCH AS PLACING FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS, SEPARATING FOOD INTO SMALLER PORTIONS, USING RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT, OR USING CONTAINERS THAT ADEQUATELY FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REMOVING THE ITEMS FROM THE DEEP CONTAINERS AND USING A RAPID CHILL METHOD TO BRING DOWN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD ITEMS ADEQUATELY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: - OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 2/6/19. VIOLATION STATES: "OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN". MUST CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261622
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER BY THE DISHWASH MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184226
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CHICKEN AT 48.0 F, TILAPIA AT 47.0 AND SHRIMPAT 48.0 F HELD INSIDE FRY STATION COOLER. HOWEVER SAID FRY STATION COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. WEIGHT OF FOODS DISCARDED- 10 LBS, VALUED AT $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOOR WITH DUST/FOOD DEBRIS AT SMALL ROOM ADJACENT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR AT SAID ROOM.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129642
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088948
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078223
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO 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: SEVERAL DRAWER AND STAND UP COOLERS WITH MISSING AND DAMAGED GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ICE BUILD UP AROUND INSULATION LINES AT WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET AT MICHIGAN SIDE SERVICE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: COOKS AND FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995246
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 140F, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FINAL RINSE AT 180F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. BY THE END OF INSPECTION A TECH ARRIVED ON SITE AND STRTED REPAIRS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAWER COOLER DOORS AT THE GRILL STATION NOT CLOSING TIGHTLy, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD UTENSILS TETHERED WITH A METAL CHAIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS FREE FOR PROPER WASH AND SANITIZE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DRAIN FOR MAIN DISH MACHINE DRAINING SLOW AND SOAP SUDS SPILLING ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RINSE AND SCRAPES SINK AT MAIN DISH MACHIN LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978784
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978630
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SODA SYRUP LINE IS LEAKING ALONG THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770667
Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND LUX CAFE · 111 E ONTARIO ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: FOOD NOT STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: OBSERVED A BOX OF READY TO EAT SNAP PEAS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE CONDENSER WITH VISIBLE DRIPPING CONTAMINATION. THE BOX OF SNAP PEAS WAS WET WITH CONDENSATE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE BOX OF SNAP PEAS AND TEMPORARILY PUT A PAN UNDER THE CONDENSER TO CONTAIN DRIPPAGE UNTIL THE UNIT IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE AND FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS ON THE LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO REMOVE DAIRY SPLATTER, AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE ENTRY DRAPES INTO THE PREPARED FOOD WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60611
511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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