Chicago · Official inspection records

LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE

1825 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625469

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Fly traps installed above food prep area, Instructed to remove.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Knives are wedged between prep coolers . Instructed to keep in a clean place.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No irreversible registering temperature indicator provided for the high temp dish machine, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607796

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ITEMS UNDER THE METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (CLUTTER) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE AND OR SPLATTER ON THE SIDES OF THE NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COOKING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587103

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF CALCIUM BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR CORNER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE CLEANING FOR ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT FURTHER BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567479

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567094

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (DELI MEAT & BUN) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK & PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE UPSTAIRS 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2382221

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATED BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT ESPRESSO MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND TAG BACKFLOW PREVENTER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD OVER FLATTOP GRILL COVERED IN DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300761

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD/PREP DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

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

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNOUT LIGHT ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300416

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN SO NO HOT RUNNING AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.COS

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT AND PIPES ABOVE COOLERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THEN SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT CAN DRAIN PROPERLY. MUST USE THE OTHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

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

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNOUT LIGHT ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071532

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

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 GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN 1ST FLOOR PREP TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP UNDER THE CONDENSATION CATCH PAN IN THE FRONT DELI COOLER WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CATCH PAN. MUST CONTACT A REPAIRMAN TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR AND DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE VERTICAL 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHTBULB FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE THAT IS CURRENTLY MISSINGA LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932045

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763486

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

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: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER.PRESENTLY 0ppm.UNIT IN USE FOR LUNCH A CRATE OF WASHED DISHES INSIDE THE UNIT,ALSO OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WASHING RINSING AND STORING POT WITHOUT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET-UP.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED BY THE OWNERS. FIXED CAUSE.PRESENTLY MAINTAINS 100ppm.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZER:100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT RESTAURANT/DINING AREA. MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK, 3/4 OF THE COMPARTMENT IS REPAIRED WITH GRAY DUCT TAPE DUE TO LEAKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND WELD COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454130

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCIA GOURMET ITALIAN CUISINE · 1825 W NORTH AVE

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: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN NEED OF REPLACING. CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN, DISCOLORED MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE CABINETS MUST BE REMOVED AND ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60622

409 of 582 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.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • LAS PALMAS RESTAURANT1835 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60622Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • TAQUIZO1835 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60622Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • TAQUIZO1835 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60622Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • LIBERTAD SUR1835 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60622Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • LIBERTAD SUR1835 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60622Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • LIBERTAD SUR1835 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60622Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1245191.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

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

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →